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.

1. 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.
2. Take vital signs as ordered by the attending physician and record findings in the medical record.
3. Assess and orient new residents upon admission.
4. Continuously re-assess residents.
5. Participate in the care planning process including: assessment, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
6. Collect, label, and arrange for transfer of specimens to laboratory as ordered by the attending physician.
7. Perform wound care/treatments as ordered by the attending physicians, document appearance of wounds and procedures performed.
8. 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.
9. Assist physician with procedures and rounds.
10. Assure accuracy of food and fluid documentation by the Certified Nursing Assistants.
11. Communicate with Dietary all admissions and discharges via the Communication Form. 
12. Answer resident call lights.
13. Follow facility policies and procedures in the event of a residents’ death.
14. Maintain Medication and Treatment Carts to State Standards.
15. Assist residents with ADLs as required.
16. Provide a report to the oncoming shift.
17. Communicate with Social Services when resident or family issues arise.

II. Supervise the work of the Nursing Assistants assigned to Nursing

1. Determine duties which can be safely and appropriately delegated to unlicensed personnel.
2. Provide supervision/oversight/guidance of work performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.
3. Initiate disciplinary action as outlined in Broadway Services, Inc. employee handbook when appropriate.
4. Enforce the cell phone policy at all times.
5. Participate in employee performance evaluation process.
6. Review resident care plans with Certified Nursing Assistants.

III. Observe Federal, State, and Local Laws/Regulation and Administrative Polices of Nursing at Lambeth House. 

1. Maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana.
2. Maintain records of controlled substances.
3. Ensure that a physician’s order is obtained for all medications, diets and treatments administered to residents.
4. Document all treatments, medications and observations in the resident’s medical record.
5. Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
6. Ensure that he/she is familiar with fire and disaster plans; when to evacuate.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from a state accredited school of Practical Nursing.
2. Currently licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana.
3. Continuing education as required by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
4. Good physical and mental health.
5. 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.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, families, physicians, and the general public.
7. Freedom from communicable disease.
8. Must maintain a current CPR Certification 

Typical Physical Demands

1. Must be able to lift/push at least thirty-five (35) pounds.
2. Must be able to maneuver medication carts throughout the unit.
3. Must be able to, bend, turn, sit, and stand as needed to care for residents.
4. Must be able to read and write as necessary to complete necessary communication.