Description

 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Our values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, Community and Partnership are practiced ensuring care is delivered in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the person(s) and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. 

Position Summary

Promote and restore the health of persons supported by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide physical and psychological support to persons supported, friends, and families.  Supervise assigned team members. The responsibilities and duties listed below are representative and not all inclusive. This position directly reports to: people supported, Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate our values and mission into delivery of all services.
• Responds to all medical concerns reported in a timely manner and must be available for consultation with the LPN, which may include coming onto site as necessary.
• Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by person’s condition and/or the facility policies, procedures, or protocols and reprioritize care accordingly.
• Document person’s assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem solution.
• Prepare and monitor MARs for accuracy and ensure an appropriate supply of medication is always available.
• Work closely with Program Coordinator (PC) to guide the development and implementation of the OSP (Overall Service Plan) for each person supported and monitor the plan to ensure it reflects the medical care plan is being followed as ordered by person’ physician. 
• Encourage person supported to participate in the development and implementation of their medical plan of care.
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with internal and external entities involved in each person’s medical plan of care.
• Educate all staff involved in providing care to the persons supported, assuring understanding of each person’s medical plan of care, including adaptive medical equipment.
• Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting staff and persons supported with ongoing education and training program related to medical.
• Review prospective persons’ files and serve as a member of the Admissions Discharges Team (ADT).
• Lead or participate on internal committees as assigned.
• Ensure staff competencies regarding medication administration and compliance to Alpha Opportunities, Inc., medication policy. 
• Monitor and review all staff who pass medication in the licensed groups homes for proper medication passing technique; conduct periodic observations.
• Provide oversight for medical supply storage, ordering, inventory, and distribution.
• Service or coordinate service of medical equipment.
• Maintain all medical records to facilitate compliance with Title XIX standards; stay current on all applicable state and federal laws and policies, including AOI policy.
• Review, monitor, and track, as appropriate, all medical GERs.
• Assure assignment (or may accompany when in rare situations) of qualified staff to attend medical appointments with persons supported.
• Delegate duties as appropriate to scope of practice and plans of care, conduct performance reviews to assigned staff.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops.
• Protect and preserve operations by keeping information confidential.
• Draft and implement internal health standards and policies.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Education and Experience

Practical Nursing License in the state of North Dakota.  At least 2 years’ experience as an LPN with at least 1 year in a similar facility or skilled nursing/long-term care.

Other

• Flexible and attentive to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; skills in scheduling
• Regular and on time attendance
• High degree of confidentiality
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills and familiar with electronic medical records
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative care team
• Certification and training—provide proof of and/or training is provided: CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, any required training
• Pass all prehire requirements such as criminal background and drug screen
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance

Minimum Physical Requirements

Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a person(s) and perform CPR. Ability to lift twenty (20) lbs. Moving, lifting, or transferring of person(s) may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) lbs., as well as assist with weights of more than one hundred (100) lbs.

Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop and bend down to the floor, ability to move around rapidly and in small, confined areas.

Alpha Opportunities, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.