LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Baylor 7P-7A Trinity Place

LPN Baylor Position, 7A-7P Friday-Sunday $5000 sign on bonus

Position Purpose/Summary: The primary purpose of the staff nurse is to provide care to

residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the

Director of Nursing Services, and the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on

treatments and medication administration. The staff nurse will also assist in modifying the

treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance

with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals

of LSC.

Essential Functions: The staff nurse, in accordance with Federal and State standards and

regulations, LSC and facility policies, objectives and philosophies, effectively:

1. Accurately and safely prepares, administers, and documents the administration of

medications for residents as prescribed by the physician utilizing the six rights of medication

administration.

2. Administers medication via the following routes: oral, IM, subq, and G-tube; administers IV

fluids and medications (under direct RN supervision, if applicable).

3. Follows LSC procedures for documentation of medication administration, physicians’

orders, nurses’ notes and all other areas of resident care utilizing the electronic medical

record.

4. Follows LSC procedures for drug receipt and storage including: ensuring medications are

properly labeled; ensuring medications are reordered timely; returning discontinued

medications; and verifying accuracy of controlled medications.

5. Maintains security of drug rooms and carts, follows established guidelines for storage of

drugs and biologicals.

6. Report changes in resident’s condition timely and appropriately. Report possible abuse or

crimes against a resident immediately.

7. Report any exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals; report near-miss

accidents and accidents with or without injury as soon as possible to supervisor.

8. Follows resident care plan and participates in care planning process as indicated.

9. Demonstrates proficiency with the following activities: routine skin care, dressing changes,

and ostomy care; catheter care, including inserting and removing foley catheters; and tube

feedings.

10. Proficient with equipment including glucometer, PT/INR machine, bladder scanner, as

applicable.

11. Administers respiratory services, including oxygen, monitoring of O2 stats, and nebulizer

treatments.