JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care providers and to plan, supervise and evaluate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Functions
• Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate all responsibilities to be performed by members of the nursing staff under your supervision, so that care and services are provided on the basis of staff qualifications, resident acuity, required duties and physical layout of the facility.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to associates for whom you are responsible.
• As requested by the Director of Nursing or designee, assist in reviewing department policies, procedures and job descriptions and making recommendations for revisions.
• Implement and monitor compliance with a...