Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing

Description

Job Summary:

Assure quality and continuity of resident care and responsible for supervising the performance of all members of the nursing care team on a designated Neighborhood and shift.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Ability to operate medical equipment

• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Display and promote a professional manner and serve as a role model to staff

• Supervise, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and RN nursing supervisors, the health care delivered by the Nursing CNA

• Maintain accurate resident care records

• Complete 24 hour report sheet each shift

• Administer medication and treatment as ordered by physician. Receive, review, and transcribe physician's orders.

• Communicate and act as liaison between staff and the Clinical Manager or Nursing Supervisor

• Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members

• Responsible for proper utilization of supplies and equipment by staff

• Cooperate in providing a safe and pleasant environment and maintaining a high level of morale for residents and nursing personnel

• Initiate disciplinary procedures as needed for staff

• Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental working relationships and promotes guest relations

• Arrange for scheduling of appointments and transportation of residents to other departments or outside appointments

• Coordinate all aspects of admissions, transfers and discharges

• Make accurate clinical assessments and observations in emergency medical situations

• Observe and evaluate symptoms and conditions of residents and assure that families and physician are updated and physician orders are followed

• Plan, implement, and see to completion the resident's plan of care. This plan is written on admission with continuous revisions.

• Fully aware of the implications of the Resident's Bill of Rights and seeks to promote its intent

• Follow emergency procedures and responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff

• Follow proper procedures and promotes safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Willingness to work under direction and supervision

• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• Provide effective and thorough shift report to next shift

• Complete timely and thorough incident and accident reports when required

• Report any allegation of resident abuse or neglect and missing narcotics promptly to the RN supervisor and assists with the investigation as required

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor

• Ability to learn and chart appropriately on a computerized health record

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Desire to work with individuals who may be frail and aged

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other employees

Education/Experience:

• LPN licensed in Pennsylvania

• Certified in CPR by an approved program that meets state and federal regulation

• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred

Salary : $27 - $33