What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Galloway Senior Living?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Position Scope: The LPN is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Their duties include communicating with doctors and Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering IVs and medications to aid their patients’ health and using medical equipment to monitor patients’ vital signs.
Reports to: Assisted Living Manager or Memory Care Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
ABOUT US: Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the senior living industry needs to change to appropriately address the needs of tomorrow’s work force and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in our delivery of services for the elderly, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members and commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living sector.
ABOUT YOU: A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
Creates an environment of accountability through leadership and management practices utilizing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year.
Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.
Assist in the direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care services provided to the residents.
Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
Collect patient health history.
Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.
Implementation nursing services, objections, and standards; resolving resident care issues.
Complete resident charting as required.
Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for the other treatment options.
Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for the patient.
Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.
Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed as an LPN and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Two (2) years’ experience in long-term care preferred.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to follow all established Federal, State and Local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Walk/Stand/Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting.
Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.
Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.
Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses.
Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells, and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret medical and administration information.