Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Responsibilities: The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit. - Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. - Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations. - Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures. - Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse. - Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.