What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living, Evenings, Per Diem position at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital?
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POSITION STANDARDS
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current New Hampshire LPN/RN license.
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Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relation skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities. Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills are also required.
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Must have the demonstrated ability to direct and manage personnel.
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Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Must be willing to learn.
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Current BCLS certififcation required within 30 days of hire.
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POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
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Physical Activity:
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Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
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Upper Extremity:
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Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
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Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
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Must be able to walk approximately four miles daily.
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Must be able to lift/pull up to 35 pounds.
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PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Position Objective-
Responsible for ensuring the general well-being of residents through the delivery of high quality services in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living and that complies with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act and Resident Bill of Rights. He/she is responsible for the management and supervision of the resident associates in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
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Performance Expectation- Participates in conducting and maintaining resident's assessments using the state assessment tool for assisted living.
- Promote accuracy and participate in the process of monthly medication records.
- Plans and delegates work assignments during shift.
- Assists in conducting admission assessments and orients new residents to the facility ensuring satisfactory integration into the facility/community.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
- Assists in the investigation of resident and employee incidents, identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner. Shares in the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents and personnel.
- Monitors and maintains records reflecting residents' physical and mental condition. Reports significant changes in a resident's condition to his or her physician.
- Documents medication supervised and administered and notes resident's response. Follows through on verbal medication change orders received from the physician.
- Documents resident incidents.
- Demonstrates ability to function as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the administration of resident services in cooperation with all members of the team.
- Assists in orientation of new staff. Provides ongoing training of staff in order to provide high quality service consistent with the philosophy of assisted living.
- Promotes and facilitates interactive problem solving with staff.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge regarding Lifeline and PHB system, initiate problem solving if needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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