LPN Full-Time (Night Shift)

JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of function, self-care and independence of the resident is maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To provide direct resident care according to established standards of care.
2. Assumes charge position, directs the functions of the nursing assistants. Ensures that the nursing service policies and procedures manuals are used in rendering nursing care.
3. Performs routine charting duties as required and in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
4. Orders prescribed medications from the pharmacy. Pr...