Licensed Practical Nurse

At Maplewood Nursing and Rehab we pride ourselves on a family environment and providing each resident with exactly the care he or she needs. We create a tailor-made care plan for every resident, because each and every one has unique needs, goals, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to assigned residents of a designated unit for one shift.
• The LPN Nurse provides direct care, administers treatments and medications.
• Describes care plan goals and approaches to direct care staff so that care plan is consistently implemented on all shifts by all caregivers.
• Performs physical assessment (or gathers appropriate data) of new admissions and current residents as indicated by change in condition or as required by regulation.  Completes assigned sections of resident assessment instruments used in facility.
• Modifies approaches in plans of care to accommodate resident needs and preferences.
• Respects rights of residents regarding freedom of choice, consent for care and services, refusals of treatment and implementation of advance directives if any.  Promptly consults with Nursing Supervisor or Unit Manager