Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Charlton Massachusetts

Company: Overlook Masonic Health Center
Location: Charlton, Massachusetts
Posted On: 01/23/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:The Licensed Practical Nurse implements the interdisciplinary resident care plan by providing excellent direct care and oversight and direction to CNA team members.PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reviews the status of each resident daily or more frequently if required.Identifies and reports change in resident conditionKnows resident choices regarding care and assures they are honored.Leads the CNA team in following comprehensive resident care plans.Evaluates if the team has effectively met resident needs.Delegates the completion of the care plan work to team members according to their licensure experience, and expertise.Supervises the delivery of care to assure it is being delivered according to the facility policies and standards of care.Participates in care delivery by providing medications and treatments and other nursing tasks as assigned.Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process.Evaluates the outcomes of the care delivery.Adjusts the care plan based on outcomes.Counsels and coaches employees who exhibit performance discrepancies.Documents care and files reports as required. Other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the unit manager or DNS.Any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, or Health Center Administrator.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Educational Requirements and Experience:Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Massachusetts - requiredCurrent CPR certification - requiredKnowledge of standard nursing practice, state regulations and the Nurse Practice ActINDLPNby Jobble More...

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