LPN – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse receives general supervision and direction from the
Director of Nursing Services. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse is responsible for
accurate medication administration and supervision of the Nursing Assistants to ensure resident
services are completed to provide for the overall quality care of the residents. The LPN/Charge
Nurse will comply with established policies and operational procedures. In the absence of the
Director of Nursing Services, the LPN/Charge Nurse will accept advice from the Administrator or
appointed designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Specifically, the LPN/Charge Nurse:
• 1. Directs resident care to meet the assessed needs of residents by making CNA direct care
  staff assignments based on the resident’s current service profile.
  2. Reviews uncompleted shift assignments periodically during the shift and at least on (1)
  hour before the end of each shift to determine resident services not completed, and takes
  appropriate steps to ensure that service is rendered. Records all variances on the shift
  report form.
  3. Is responsible for reviewing and updating service plan and profile for each resident as
  needed, but at least quarterly, and participates in the interdisciplinary team planning.
• 4. Recognizes situations in which help is needed and requests such help as soon as needed.
  Coordinates with other departments and health professionals on important aspects of
  resident care.
  5. Review services not on profile report prior to the end of each shift to update service profile.
  6. Implements the service plan for each individual resident based on assessed needs.
  7. Administers ordered medications and treatments accurately, charts appropriately and
  reports any problem or change as needed to physician and appropriate facility staff.
  8. Notifies Director of Nursing Services, resident’s family or responsible party, and physician
  of any significant changes in the resident’s status.
  9. Recognizes the need for physical and mental rehabilitation, and remains constantly alert to
  help residents maintain or improve functional abilities within their present capabilities.
  10. Observes and records pertinent symptoms, profile and progress of the resident.
  11. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Company policies and procedures, forms and
  documentation.
  12. Is constantly aware of and alert to the problems of the elderly and disabled person, avoids
  any unnecessary noise, obstructing machinery and devices with which the resident could
  become injured, strictly observes the smoking restrictions and protects the resident from
  injury.
  13. Maintains professional conduct at all times that reflects credit to the profession and
  reflects the facility’s philosophy of quality care and service delivery.
  14. Prepares unit staff schedule and submits to Director of Nursing Services for approval and is
  responsible for ensuring adequate staff coverage. Reviews time and attendance records
  and reports periodically per facility protocol. Participates and provides input on hiring,
  performance evaluations, terminations and progressive discipline of direct care staff.
  15. Monitors direct care staff performance of health related activities, including the
  identification of any significant gaps in the employee’s ability to function competently.
  Provides staff development and training as needed to ensure quality performance.
• 16. Provides a home-like atmosphere and ensures organization, upkeep and cleanliness of the
  unit.
  17. Keeps unit inventory at par level notifying Director of Nursing Services or designee of any
  needed supplies.
  18. Observes and protects resident rights including rights to confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
  19. Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. and to bend, crawl, stoop, push, and lift in order to
  deliver care and services as needed.
  20. Practices safety procedures and complies with established reporting of accidents and
  injuries.
  21. Performs any other related duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN
• This position requires the candidate be a graduate of an accredited school of registered or licensed
  practical nursing and licensed in good standing. Must possess:
• • Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN in the Commonwealth
  of Virginia, or a compact state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
  • Current CPR certification or acquire CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• The states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact are: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho,
  Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South
  Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Colorado (January 1, 2005
  §54.1-3030, et. seq., Code of Virginia).

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