Job Description
Indiana Veteran's Home LPN, Days
Indiana Veteran's Home is a 4 unit, 212 bed full-service care facility. Units include long term care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation and senior independent living. Purpose of Position/Summary: Incumbent works as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Nursing Department of the Indiana Veterans' Home. Performs all aspects of nursing care, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, with moderate supervision. Reports to the unit manager, but also takes directives from the shift supervisor (RN) on the evening and night shifts. May direct the work of Nurse Aide 4's and 5's, following predetermined standards and routines.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration;
- Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents;
- Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;