Essential duties and responsibilities:  

• Provides routine care to the resident; observes the resident for changes or reactions to medical treatment.
• Assists the physicians and registered nurses with providing resident care and carrying out orders.
• Ensures that the daily needs of the resident are met and are in accordance with current regulations, policies, and procedures per the state of Missouri and Swope Ridge Geriatric Center.
• Works alongside the interdisciplinary team to ensure the resident is receiving appropriate care based on the resident’s needs.
• Performs necessary documentation, including but not limited to medical forms, care plans, assessments, and charting.
• Follows the nursing process; assesses resident for changes; provides holistic care to the resident; administer ordered medications and treatments within the LPN’s scope of practice.
• Communicates with the resident, family, and support system to include the necessary parties in the resident’s care.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and respect towards residents and family members/support system as well as co-workers.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Possess an unencumbered license to practice in the state of Missouri.
• Ability to make decisions independently when warranted.
• Ability to plan care independently and implement care promptly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all parties involved in the resident’s care.