Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing Services

Distinguishing features of the class: The work involves responsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.

Typical work activities:

• Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;
• Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;
• Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;
• Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition;
• Updates the care plan as needed;
• Carries out therapeutic treatments;
• Administers and dispenses ...