Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility

This position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Assistant Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing activities.
• Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives and philosophies.
• Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
• Ensure that nursing services personnel are giving proper resident care and performing their duties in accordance with written policies, procedures and manuals.
• Participate in implementing and maintaining a quality assurance program.
• Periodically review and participate in updating resident discharge plans.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors and government agencies as necessary.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services concerning operations of the department.
• Implement recommendations received from administration, other departments and/or committees as directed.

Nursing Care Functions

• Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure that rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms.
• Provide written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing concerning status of residents, problem areas, etc.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitor and check foods brought into the facility by families and visitors to ensure that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances.
• Make periodic reviews of nurses’ notes and charts and visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Monitor treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care.
• Ensure proper use of restraints when necessary, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service treatment areas.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper recordkeeping.
• Consult with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of resident accidents, incidents and changes in condition.
• Meet with residents and families and report problem areas.
• Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
• Inform family members of the death of a resident and call funeral homes when requested.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of secondary education or otherwise show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Previous supervisory experience or completion of appropriate training program.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.