LPN

Position Summary

The LPN is responsible for several aspects of supervision of the residents, and staff. An LPN on the floor is responsible for maintaining the residents' safety and care, overseeing the staff for the shift on job performance, and completion of their assignment. This is a position which involves the supervision of the Medication Techs, and Home Health Aides, as well as the coordination of services provided to the residents with other disciplines and providers in the community.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and management of residents health needs with the primary physician, resident, other care providers, and family members
• Supervise the intake of new medical/medication orders as well as distribution, and discontinuing of residents medication
• Accurate and appropriate charting in resident files
• Implement and ensure continued compliance with the policy and procedures
• Oversee/direct duties of staff
• Be knowledgeable with care needs of all the residents under the enhanced license
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification

Minimum Requirements

• Licensed LPN in good standing with the New York State Licensing Authority
• Previous experience in care for seniors preferred
• Case management experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Mental/Visual/Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy (50 pounds) expenditure of physical effort as it relates to lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to routinely lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Extended periods of time are spent walking or standing (on feet)
• Must be able to cope with the physical/emotional stress of the position
• Correctable eyesight must be 20/40
• Correctable hearing must be clear and acceptable at 5 feet
• High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens