LPN - Care Nurse Supervisor Traditional

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in clinical skills and nursing judgement within their scope of practice.
• Identifies and assesses the clinical status of potential residents.
• Obtains the medical information release form from primary care physician as needed.
• Develops a plan of care (in collaboration with the RCD) based on the identified physical and psychological problems of the resident including: the identified problems; resident specific goals and planned program interventions.
• Successfully implements the plan of care.
• Develops a service plan (in collaboration with the RCD) according to the requirements outlined in the state regulations.
• Captures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations.
• Oversees ancillary health services as needed.
• Provides ongoing supervision of residents’ health related activities, complies with health care instructions explained by health care professionals; promptly and appropriately seeks and obtains medical attention when needed.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Conducts SAMM / MAR and RCA documentation audits bi-monthly.
• Conducts assessments / reassessments per Benchmark standards.
• Affirms risk in a proactive manner.
• Facilitates weekly resident tracking meeting in absence of the RCD.
• Affirms resident information is communicated to the staff through a report process and calendar i.e. appointments, outings, etc.
• Communicates and documents residents’ material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.).
• Notifies RCD of incidents in a timely manner. Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the RCD, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensures compliance with all resident care related regulations (e.g. medication management).
• Demonstrates infection prevention and control.
• Demonstrates personal and resident safety.
• Reviews and demonstrates fire, safety, and elopement procedures.
• Ensures that a visit occurs following an incident, accident, injury.
• Ensures physician and family notification per state regulations.
• Participates in the QA process per assignment.

Direct Supervision

• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants (RCA).
• Serves as first point of contact for RCAs regarding assignment questions or concerns.
• Provides input into performance reviews and disciplinary actions as required.
• Participates in the hiring and termination processes as they relate to resident care associates. Sources and screens new candidates and facilitates/co-facilitates terminations.
• Closely mentors, guides and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Participates in training / in-services as required by Benchmark and state regulations.

Core Competencies (People, Culture and Values)

• People: Inspiration, Emotional Intelligence and Empathy, Interpersonal, Influences and Engages.
• Culture: Innovation, Accountability, Transparency.
• Core Benchmark Beliefs and Values: Transforming lives through human connection, Called to care, Better together, Be the Benchmark.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• Graduate of an approved L.P.N. program (per state requirements).
• Has a valid, unrestricted nursing license.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates good supervision and management skills & behaviors.
• Understands and can develop Resident Care Service Plan.
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care.
• Possesses knowledge about the assisted living philosophy.
• Understands nursing function in assisted living.
• Understands quality of care/life objectives.
• Possesses current CPR, First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of state regulations.
• Possess knowledge of policies in the resident handbook.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to relate in a positive and professional way to a diverse resident and employee population.
• Ability to be flexible and work in an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff and the Community.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, complete assignments in a timely manner while managing multiple duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in documenting in an resident electronic health record (EHR).
• Proficient using MS office.
• Proficient in using state audit compliance tool.