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SUMMARY OF POSITION Provides professional nursing care according to the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, in conformance with the scope of practice, plan of care and physician/nursing orders ensuring that the highest quality of nursing care is delivered in accordance with the established standards and procedures. Must love the geriatric population and understand/embrace the importance of quality of life. 7pm-7am, weekends only ($2.00 shift differential)PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAdminister medicines (p.o., IM, subq), manage IV's effectively; perform special care treatments and procedures such as dressings, foley catheterizations, operation of pumps, special beds as ordered per policy and procedureProcess medical and nursing orders, according to facility policy and procedureOperate necessary equipment properly to carry out physician's ordersIntervene, according to facility policy and procedure, in emergency and life threatening situationsReport timely with pertinent data in a concise manner between outgoing and incoming shiftsPerform other activities as assignedChart significant and meaningful observations of the residents reflecting nursing processAssess and identify resident problems, symptoms, and behavioral changesSupervise ancillary nursing staff effectivelyCollaborate with all members of the health care team to promote quality resident careCommunicate with physicians as necessaryCommunication skills reflecting caring and respect for residents, families and other members of the health care teamKnowledgeable of legal guidelines and ethical standards of the LPN in the state of TennesseeAttend 12 in-service programs yearly to maintain competency expectationsKnowledgeable of Trezevant's Mission, vision and valuesReport for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee HandbookLPN NURSESScope of Authority/Reporting: The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will make clinical decisions. This position reports to the Director of Nursing and/or designee.Job Skills: Communication Skills - both written and oral.Organization Skills - plan and coordinate the performance of duties to meet requirements of plan of care.Physical Skills - meet requirements outlined specifically as listed per physical activity, visual demands, physical surroundings, and hazards applicable to this position.Professional Skills - treat resident with respect and dignity; maintain confidentiality of information.Special Demands Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude toward customer service and have a genuine interest in geriatric care and uphold the philosophy of the community.Ability to communicate directions and goals clearly and effectively.Ability to make independent decisions when the circumstances warrant such actions.Physical Requirements: Must be in good physical health.Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift and/or carrying objects in excess of 30 pounds.Requires reaching above, below and at shoulder level.Job's Normal Work Environment: Works in a clean environment, well lighted and well-ventilated commons building, laundry facilities, wellness facilities and residential units.Work environment involves slight physical risks or hazardous conditions and exposure to communicable diseases, which require following basic safety precautions (wearing lab coats, rubber gloves, and so on).To the extent that the employee complies with precautionary measures, this risk is reduced.License Maintain a State of TN or a multi-state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Must possess a current CPR certification.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET-FORTH IN THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED A COPY OF THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION.