Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Long Term Care
Core
Delivering comprehensive nursing care, medication administration, and wound management to residents with complex needs in a long-term care home setting.
Role type
Senior Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Builds
Individualized care plans and safe clinical outcomes for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, subcutaneous hypodermoclysis, care plan development, team supervision, clinical documentation, resident assessment
Preferred skills
Leadership, mentoring, quality improvement participation, family education
Technologies
Enhanced digital photography, electronic health records
Responsibilities
Administer medications and monitor for side effects; manage and document pressure injuries using digital photography; perform therapies including IV therapy and wound care; lead care teams and mentor PSWs; partner with physicians and therapists to adjust care plans; support and educate families; complete accurate clinical documentation; participate in quality improvement huddles.