LPN CCC
Core
Provides direct nursing care, therapeutic procedures, and medication administration to patients in an inpatient Long Term Care setting, often assuming charge of the unit.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Charge Nurse
Builds
Patient care plans and daily nursing interventions for long-term care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long Term Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care, therapeutic procedures, medication administration, unit charge/delegation, clinical documentation, respiratory treatments, patient/family communication
Preferred skills
1 year clinical experience, adaptability to high patient loads, time management, prioritization
Technologies
Computer systems for data capture and order entry
Responsibilities
Administer medications (IM, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization), perform respiratory treatments, coordinate with rehab disciplines (PT, OT, Speech), manage admission processes and extensive documentation, reconcile physician orders, communicate with families regarding resident conditions, lead unit rounds with physicians, delegate tasks to CNAs as Charge Nurse