LPN (F/T Evening Shift) in New Orleans, LA

Description: Basic Purpose To provide direct nursing care activities and supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants within the parameters of his/her license to practice as a License Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana; to support the mission and philosophy of BSI, Inc. Major Duties & Responsibilities I. Directing/Providing Resident Care in Nursing. • Observe the condition of the resident, record any pertinent changes in the resident’s condition in the medical record and notify the attending physician, responsible party, and nursing administration. • Take vital signs as ordered by the attending physician and record findings in the medical record. • Assess and orient new residents upon admission. • Continuously re-assess residents. • Participate in the care planning process including: assessment, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision. • Collect, label, and arrange for transfer of specimens to laboratory as ordered by the attending physician. • Perform wound care/treatments as ordered by the attending physicians, document appearance of wounds and procedures performed. • Administer medications as ordered by the attending physician document on the medication administration record. Follow policies and procedures for pharmacy services as listed in the Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual. • Assist physician with procedures and rounds. • Assure accuracy of food and fluid documentation by the Certified Nursing Assistants. • Communicate with Dietary all admissions and discharges via the Communication Form. • Answer resident call lights. • Follow facility policies and procedures in the event of a residents’ death. • Maintain Medication and Treatment Carts to State Standards. • Assist residents with ADLs as required. • Provide a report to the oncoming shift. • Communicate with Social Services when resident or family issues arise. II. Supervise the work of the Nursing Assistants assigned to Nursing • Determine duties which can be safely and appropriately delegated to unlicensed personnel. • Provide supervision/oversight/guidance of work performed by Certified Nursing Assistants. • Initiate disciplinary action as outlined in Broadway Services, Inc. employee handbook when appropriate. • Enforce the cell phone policy at all times. • Participate in employee performance evaluation process. • Review resident care plans with Certified Nursing Assistants. III. Observe Federal, State, and Local Laws/Regulation and Administrative Polices of Nursing at Lambeth House. • Maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana. • Maintain records of controlled substances. • Ensure that a physician’s order is obtained for all medications, diets and treatments administered to residents. • Document all treatments, medications and observations in the resident’s medical record. • Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually. • Ensure that he/she is familiar with fire and disaster plans; when to evacuate. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications • Graduation from a state accredited school of Practical Nursing. • Currently licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana. • Continuing education as required by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. • Good physical and mental health. • Ability to apply and execute orders of physicians and registered nurses with the limitations of educational background/licensure, and with an understanding of the cause and effect of such action. • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, families, physicians, and the general public. • Freedom from communicable disease. • Must maintain a current CPR Certification Typical Physical Demands • Must be able to lift/push at least thirty-five (35) pounds. • Must be able to maneuver medication carts throughout the unit. • Must be able to, bend, turn, sit, and stand as needed to care for residents. • Must be able to read and write as necessary to complete necessary communication.