Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Records patient’s medical history
• Accurately records patient medications via the MARs.
• Takes and record measurements of blood pressure, vitals, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observes patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Completes initial medical and social intakes of new patients.
• Administers medications per physicians’ orders to the patients and monitors and documents the effectiveness of all medications.
• Assures the safety and comfort of all patients.
• Schedules medical appointments for patients.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for residents.
• Provides on-call supports on alternating weekends between respite Nurse Manager.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Meals preparation if needed.
• Trains and supervises Certified Nursing Assistants on their shift.
• Attends professional trainings, webinars, etc.
• Maintains necessary licensures and certifications that is required for the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Strong management skills
• Ability to document using the Electronic Health Record
• Ability to effectively use Excel, Outlook, Microsoft word as needed
• Ability to exercise effective advocacy and counseling skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
• Ability to interact professionally with the public
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment and approaches high stress situations appropriately
• Ability to multi-task and respond effectively to policy and procedural changes within the PHMC Network and Serenity Court medical respite program
• Ability to effectively problem-solve independently
• Manage detailed information efficiently and analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
• Perform basic Math
• Understand English and follow oral and written instructions
• Use current software and computer applications

Skills

• Understands and adheres to PHMC compliance standards as they appear in the PHMC Code of Conduct, Whistle Blowers and Conflict of Interest Policies
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and PHMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
• Complies with HIPAA and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures as they apply to the job
• Complies with Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory agencies standards
• Adheres to all PHMC Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as described in the annual education module

Qualifications

• Prior direct service experience with people experiencing homelessness and/or those with substance abuse or behavioral/mental health issues
• Familiarity with the Social Determinants of Health
• Two or more years of experience in residential medical facilities

Benefits

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity or E-Verify Employer.