LPN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of Medications -Assessing vital signs -Assessment with Documentation -Administers Meds and feedings via peg tube -Accuchecks -Collaborating with Physician Working Conditions: Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility. Must be able to move about intermittently during working hours including standing, lifting, bending stooping, twisting, pushing and pulling. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Must be able to transfer resident and assist in emergency evaluations. Interacts with resident, family members, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. Must be able to relate and work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility. May be involved in community/civic health matters/ projects. May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B Viruses. Must be able to effectively communicate with management staff, medical staff, nursing staff, and other unit supervisors,. Maintains a liaison with residents, their families, support staff, etc. to assure that the residents’ needs continually met.