FULL TIME LPN - PM's

Nursing

Duties & Responsibilities; Not limited to

• Collects data related to resident status/conditions, including physical, psychosocial and environmental parameters. Report condition and treatment changes to families, physicians and other appropriate disciplines; as well as, document in resident charts.
• Implements nursing interventions as defined in the service/care plan. Interventions reflect current nursing practice substantiated by research and are aimed at achieving realistic outcomes. Performs interventions in a safe manner according to facility policies and procedures and current standards of practice

• Provides direct cares.
• Assures, collects, documents, vitals, weights, health and safety all residents.
• Modifies and updates the MARS to reflect change.
• Assists residents with medication administration according to facility policies and procedures and established standards of practice to all applicable regulations and Nurse Practice Act; as well as state health department.

Appearance

• Wears appropriate clothing as described in the dress code policy. o Scrubs
• Maintain clean clothing/uniform and shoes. Closed toed shoes with socks.
• Name badge is part of dress code uniform.

Communication/Documentation

• Report to nurse on duty any changes in resident's condition; physical, mental, skin, behavior, anything out of the normal, etc.
• Report any change in how a resident responds to group activities, meals, etc. (behavioral, social and physical) to nursing staff.
• Document the appropriate incident with the appropriate time, witness, place, date and everything necessary as if in the 3rd person.
• Document daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual required forms.
• Communicate to your supervisor and if instructed; document to assure all record keeping is up to date, timely, accurate and complete.
• Communicate to your supervisor and if instructed; document resident concerns.
• Communicate to your supervisor and if instructed; document safety concerns.
• Volunteer assistance and communicate to co-workers as time permits and/or as directed.
• Communicate and treat co-workers with courtesy, respect and in a supportive manner at all times.
• Resolve interpersonal conflict with co-workers directly and privately and seek supervisor assistance as necessary.
• Interact with residents and maintain resident-centered conversations when residents are present.
• Maintain an environment for residents, families and guests that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
• Record keeping to assure current, accurate, timely, and complete.
• Maintains resident medical record showing systemic assessments, planning, intervention and evaluations.
• Documentation to reflect conversations or concerns identifying; family concerns, incidents, discharge summary, admission summary, etc.

Infection Control

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control practices by compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Washes hands as appropriate; between residents, services and cares.
• Uses universal precautions according to facility policy including use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Uses universal precautions according to facility policy including when cleaning up blood and body fluid using the spill kit when indicated.
• Proper disposal of waste product, each shift and prior to shift end.

Education/Training

• Attends department meetings, all staff meetings, mandatory in-services and training.
• Requires training with Maple View Memory Care to be completed annually and monthly - accordance with NDDOH.
• Required annual department trainings.
• Understands and uses universal precautions, OSHA blood borne pathogen standard and follows established infection control, hazardous communication and all safety rules.
• Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training/education. Communicates with supervisor regarding the need for additional training prior to shift when on own.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of practice in this department. Seeks knowledge, skills and understanding to practice in the setting.
• Maintains certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Maintains a current RN or LPN license through the ND Board of Nursing that is in good standing.

Resident Rights

• Address residents by preferred name and avoid labels such as sweetie, honey and dear.
• Discuss resident status in private with the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident conversation unless doing so would jeopardize resident well-being.
• Treat residents courteously, politely and in a physically appropriate manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information. Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Respond to family/resident complaints consistent within facility policy.
• Knowledgeable about resident rights and respects rights at all times.

Resident Safety/Sanitary Environment Concerns

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of proper body mechanics when performing tasks.
• Assesses safety of the environment and takes initiative to remove unsafe items or seek immediate assistance.
• Proper and safe handling of equipment.
• Follows fire safety and disaster policies and procedures.
• Follows facility evacuation plan.
• Reports emergent resident concerns to your supervisor or the Nurse Manager immediately.
• Documents any recognized emergency and non-emergency environmental concerns on the Maintenance Request Form.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to unsafe situations. Report accidents and incidents immediately to your supervisor.
• Proper sanitization for facility, resident and staff safety.

Upholds MissionNalues of Maple View

• Demonstrates the qualities and values stated in the mission statement. These include the values of candor, integrity, respect and fun. Promotes a culture that supports these values.
• Demonstrates loyalty to management, residents and employees of Maple View.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works well with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Treats other employees, residents, visitors and family members with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates loyalty to Maple View.
• Fosters a teamwork environment and is a team player.
• Carries out assigned duties in a responsible and professional manner.
• Adheres to company employee handbook and handbook addenda.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, rules and state/federal regulations. Including HIPPA and Confidentiality policies.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the resident areas.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions. Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends, holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), etc.

Qualifications/Specific Requirements

• Previous nursing experience desired.
• Have a passion for working with the elderly population.
• Ability to make appropriate judgement calls during crisis situations.
• Ability to use critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, visitors and other employees.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be willing to spend a minimum of 80% of time on the floor with residents, visitors, families and other employees.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerfulness disposition and enthusiasm.
• Requires use of gloves and/or personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to manage difficult resident behaviors through use of critical thinking and observing body language.

Physical and Sensory Requirement (with or without aid of mechanical device)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear OR use prosthetics that will enable these sense to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people in the facility.
• Must be able to stoop, tum, bend, stretch, crawl, kneel, reach overhead, horizontally and down and lift, push, pull and move a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Requires frequent standing and walking.
• Must be able to smell, discriminate speech, speak clearly, discriminate color and possess intact peripheral vision.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents/tenants.
• Requires use of hands, arms, legs, feet, torso, eyes, nose and mouth.
• Requires balancing and rapid mental-muscular coordination.
• Requires frequent work with dust, powders, sprays, mists, vapors, odors and chemicals.
• Requires ability to read/define body language of non-verbal residents, families, visitors and employees.