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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full Time Griffin, GA, US
30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1010
General Purpose
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in accordance with standards of nursing practice, physician orders, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, the LPN is responsible for observing residents, administering medications and treatments, and supporting the delivery of safe, timely, and compassionate resident-centered care in a skilled nursing setting.
Responsibilities
Resident Care
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly report findings to the RN, physician, or appropriate clinical leadership.
- Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents, including completion of required documentation.
- Perform wound care, catheter care, specimen collection, and other clinical procedures within the LPN scope of practice.
- Provide routine nursing care to support residents' comfort, safety, dignity, and overall well-being.
- Document all care provided, medications administered, treatments performed, and resident observations accurately and in a timely manner using electronic or paper medical records.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, consultants, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
- Provide direction, guidance, and supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other assigned staff members.
- Ensure clear and accurate shift-to-shift communication through documentation, verbal reporting, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow infection prevention and control practices, safety protocols, and facility policies at all times.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and state nursing practice requirements.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, audits, and compliance initiatives as assigned.
Resident Support & Advocacy
- Promote and protect resident rights while providing care with dignity, respect, compassion, and confidentiality.
- Respond promptly and professionally to resident and family concerns, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Support residents' physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being through person-centered care practices.
Qualifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of employment required.
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or healthcare setting preferred.
- New graduates may be considered with appropriate orientation, mentorship, and training.
- Strong clinical skills within the LPN scope of practice.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and resident service skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or assist with moving residents and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe residents, assess conditions, and review medical documentation.
- Manual dexterity required for medication administration, treatments, documentation, and operation of clinical equipment.
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
- Direct or indirect exposure to residents with medical conditions, infectious diseases, or communicable illnesses.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to infection control protocols is required.
- Work is performed in a healthcare, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or long-term care environment.
- Requires professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and collaboration with residents, families, physicians, staff, vendors, and interdisciplinary team members.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.