Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Role

Responsible for providing direct resident care and supervision of residents' needs per individualized service/care plan. Monitors residents for changes in condition and signs/symptoms of illness according to federal and state laws, regulations, and community policies. Communicates and documents resident changes or concerns to the Health Services Director. Assists in the supervision of resident assistants.

Reports to: Health Services Director

Responsibilities

• Complies with all federal and state laws, including state Resident Rights’ law.
• Complies with all Community policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of state regulations pertaining to resident care.
• Monitors resident health status.
• Ensures resident privacy and dignity.
• Assesses, documents, and reports changes in resident condition.
• Provides emergency medical intervention as needed.
• Administers medications/treatments per community policies/procedures.
• Ensures implementation of resident’s individualized care plan.
• Provides recommendations for changes to resident care plan.
• Communicates residents' care plan changes to resident assistants.
• Documents resident medical data per community policy.
• Documents new physician orders and communicates changes to nursing staff.
• Monitors ADL documentation per community policy.
• Documents, investigates, and timely reports all resident incidents.
• Immediately intervenes, reports, and investigates suspected or alleged verbal, physical, sexual abuse, or theft from resident.
• Maintains safe storage of medication.
• Reviews monthly weight/vital sign documentation.
• Implements and monitors behavioral management interventions.
• Assists residents with daily ADLs.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents, families, and community.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents and staff.
• Practices universal precautions.
• Complies and oversees infection control procedures per community policy.
• Reports safety concerns and maintenance issues to supervisor.

Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in provided services.
• Ability to utilize and apply basic management principles.
• Ability to recognize and communicate problems effectively.
• Ability to relate to the public, residents, families, staff, and other professionals appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to adhere to and communicate policy and procedures.
• Willingness to improve skills of self and staff; to be active professionally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds regularly.
• Maintains appropriate and required license.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse with a minimum of at least one year in-home health or geriatric nursing in a similar position.
• Rehabilitative and restorative experience is helpful.
• CPR/First Aid certification.