Job description

Purpose of Position/Summary:

 Incumbent works as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Nursing Department.  Performs all aspects of nursing care, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, with moderate supervision.

 Reports to the unit manager, but also takes directives from the shift supervisor (RN) on the evening and night shifts.  May direct the work of Nurse Aide 4's and 5's, following predetermined standards and routines.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration.  Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents.  Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards.  Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance.  Always adheres to resident’s rights.  Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided.

 Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit.  Participates in resident care planning, updating care plans and aide assignments.  Assesses residents, documents findings and reports to the physician.  Transcribes physicians’ orders.  Communicates resident change of condition to resident sponsors.  Destroys and documents same of discontinued medications.

 Maintains correct controlled substance numbers during shift.  Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records.  Assists with operation of the unit, including the monthly changeover of records;  Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments.  Gives report to on-coming shift.  Schedule and assist with physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist appointments.  Administer and record employee health testing results.

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Lafayette, IN 47906: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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