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SUMMARY:

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) [referred to as LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse – in some states] provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN / LVN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
* Administers medications and treatments.
* Participates in the care planning process.
* Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
* Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident’s conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
* Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
* Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
* Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervises nursing care provided by nursing assistants, licensed vocational/practical nurses and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational policies and applicable laws.
* Supervisory responsibilities include:

1. Interviews, recommends hires and trains employees.
Plans, assigns and directs work.
2. Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration Resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
3. Receives calls and finds replacements for absent staff.
4. Transfers employees among units as needed.
5. Prepares performance evaluations with the understanding such evaluations impact tenure of probationary employees and wage increases of non-probationary employees.
6. Meaningfully rewards and disciplines employees with the understanding such discipline results in termination of employment through progressive steps.
7. Schedules and adjusts lunch and rest breaks.
8. Approves errors in time cares or other timekeeping records.
9. Authorizes overtime as necessary.
10. Receives and resolves employee complaints.
11. Determines rotation of employees within unit.
12. Monitors and corrects job performance of employees.

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