Licensed Practical Nurse

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.