Licensed Practical Nurse

The Overlook; Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Overlook in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to implement the resident care plan, provide direct care, and oversee the CNA team. You will review resident status daily, identify changes, and ensure care plans are followed according to policy.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care planning, document outcomes, and adjust plans as needed. A current MA LPN license and CPR certification are required to perform in this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered MA LPN license.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the status of each resident daily or more frequently as required.
• Identifies and reports changes in resident condition.
• Leads the CNA team in following comprehensive resident care plans.
• Delegates care plan tasks according to licensure, experience and expertise.
• Supervises care delivery to ensure compliance with facility policies and standards of care.
• Participates in care delivery with medications, treatments and other nursing tasks as assigned.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning and documents outcomes.
• Adjusts the care plan based on outcomes.
• Counsels and coaches employees with performance issues.
• Documents care and files reports as required.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

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:

• The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Reviews the status of each resident daily or more frequently if required.

• Identifies and reports change in resident condition

• Knows 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:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Massachusetts - required

• Current CPR certification - required

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