What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN LVN-AL position at HRA?
Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
1. Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
2. Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
3. Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information
pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
4. Administers medication per physician orders.
5.Documents properly on MAR.
6. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician
accordingly.
7. Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all
necessary forms are complete and accurate
8. Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per
policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per
policy and documents appropriately
9. Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe
work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical
standards
10. Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
11. Organizes and monitors associates and material resources
necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care.
12. Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and
initiates appropriate action(s)
13. Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident
personal information.
14. Performs any other duties requested by supervisor.
15. The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
16. The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
17. Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
leadership
18. Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
19. Attends required community meetings and participates Life
Enrichment activities when able
20. Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
21. Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
a regular, predictable basis
22. Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
using the Safe Return program or equivalent
23. All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
1. Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is
currently registered in the state of the community
2. Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the
state of the community
3. Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation
Therapy
4. Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care
facility.
5. Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing
facility preferred
6. Experience in emergency care and first-aid
7. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
8. Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
9. Able to make independent decisions
10. Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into
existing practices when applicable
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
