Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time Evenings & Weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Daily follow-up to monitor all resident health concerns and regular in person follow up at assigned sites.
• Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the health care provider.
• Completes nursing assessments, diabetic foot assessments, AIMs and ensures Health Care Appraisals (HCAs) are complete.
• Coordinates care to ensure continuity of care including but not limited to, follow through with verbal and written orders or medication changes, monitoring for drug interactions and side effects, administering injections per physician order, hospital admission and discharge follow up, and follow up on other scheduled appointments related to individual’s care.
• Routinely reviews medication counts, and medication orders in accordance with level of health care needs.
• Auxiliary in the coordination of resident psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments as needed.
• Is an integral member of the care team and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings when scheduled.
• Proactively works with an interdisciplinary team to overcome barriers to care such as but not limited to, treatment or medication refusal.
• Performs DMA and medical skills hands-on training when applicable.
• Participates in medical on-call rotation.
• Assists with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
• Assists in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.
• Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
• Audits the use of EHR and EMAR programs.
• Educates staff and individuals served regarding infection prevention, physical health, medication management, and medical skills including use of medical equipment.
• Acts as a health care liaison and is responsive to families and guardians when health related questions / concerns arise.
• When needed, provide input/data/summaries as part of the Infection Control Plan.

Education And Qualifications

• Experience with straight catheterization is required.
• Valid LPN license in the state of licensure.
• 2 years’ previous experience preferred.
• Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.

Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
• Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to deescalate difficult situations.
• Proven ability to provide care as needed.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.