Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN / Travel LPN

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Elkins, WV
REPORTS TO: RN Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager/Center Nurse Executive

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed
Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical
outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Patient Evaluation:
Collects, reports, and documents objective and subjective data;
Observe conditions and report changes in condition to RN;
Provision of Direct Patient Care:
Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;
Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician, Documents accurately and thoroughly; Consult and seek guidance from the RN as necessary. At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meetings to facilitate appropriate discharge planning. Communicate the teams recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient, and family. Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education;
Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:
Assigns duties as specified by the State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff training. Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts. Monitors evaluates, and follows up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff. Ensures that assigned tasks are performed by policies and procedures. Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes;
Performs drug count when beginning and ending shifts and whenever necessary. Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff, Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals needs, choices, and preferences;
Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients, and families; Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;
Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff; Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients; Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.
Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the
spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State).