B & O SERVICES INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Reports To: REGISTERED NURSE
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Licensed Practical Nurses function by law in a dependent role at the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or other select authorized health providers. Under such direction, the Licensed Practical Nurse may administer medication, provide nursing treatments, gather data, signs and symptoms that can be utilized by the RN in his/her decisions about the care of specific individuals.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Collect data and collaborate in the assessment of the health status of the individual.
-Collaborate in the development and modification of the registered professional nurse’s or advanced practice nurse’s comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of individuals. Implement aspects of the plan of care as delegated.
-Participate in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health levels of individuals as delegated.
-Serve as an advocate for the individual by communicating and collaborating with other health services personnel, as delegated.
-Participate in the evaluation of an individual's responses to interventions.
-Communicate and collaborate with other health professionals, as delegated.
-Provide input into the development of policies and procedures to support individual safety.
Review and administer meds according to physician orders.
Ensure accuracy of medication administration records (MAR)
-Update the MAR as needed
-Ensure prescriptions are updated at least annually
-Order medications 7 days prior to running out
-Pick up medications when needed
-Monitor seizure activity
-Monitor for changes in weight (If Congestive Heart Failure be sure to include heart and lung sounds)
-Monitor nutrition (Intake)
-Monitor bowel and urinary status (Output): Enter note in Bowel tracker every 7 days. Notes should reflect whether bowel movements were within 3-day protocol and if additional PRN medications were needed.
Ensure bowel interventions/management as prescribed.
Monitor and document skin integrity daily (Check for injuries)
Perform preventative measures for skin break down
-Monitor fall risks
-Check for any issues with ambulation
-Check for illnesses
-Check blood pressure
-Check pulse
-Check respirations
-Perform head to toe assessment
-Complete HRST Data Tracking (VRST)
-Review appointment information and ensure appropriate follow-up with PCP, labs and other specialties has occurred
-Review Appointment Summaries and Discharge Notes from Hospitals
-Review and complete Appointment Education Sheet after appointments
-Destroy medications as needed and enter information on medication destruction sheet
-Review labs
-Enter appropriate notes in Vypersoft
-Other duties as assigned.
Weekly LPN Tasks
-Every 7 days sign off on the BM tracker.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1-3 years of any combination of training and experience working in a hospital, private duty nursing or other types of mental health facilities
6-months of experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting
Must have valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and social security card
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow oral instructions
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work independently
Knowledgeable of computer for e-mail, internet, data entry
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a formal educational program in practical nursing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses and a current Georgia issued license. Successful completion of orientation and competency-based training provided by the provider agency and State of Georgia.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in B & O Services, Inc's. personal care home/s.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, and lifting at least 50 pounds.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
Employee meets essential functions and accepts job responsibilities as outlined in this job description: