What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse LPN position at Paradise Pointe of Ormond Beach?

MISSION: Improving the lives of seniors; one resident at a time!

SUMMARY:

The LPN is responsible for providing nursing care for residents according to established standards and practices relating to basic nursing, restorative, and personal care services; where quality assurance, resident safety, and infection control are inherent responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the scope of practice for nursing licensure per Florida regulatory guidelines.

• Is responsible for the proper performance of duties as outlined for Assisted Living Facilities

• Ensures that residents maintain appropriate health and safety needs and is responsible for the safe transfer of those residents that are beyond the capability of the facility.

• Maintains a close working relationship with the Director of Nursing to foster resident/ family support and resident welfare.

• Ensures that residents’ needs are met or fulfilled. Along with the Director of Nursing, coordinates efforts to enhance the service provided to the resident i.e. home health, hospice, physical therapy, psychiatric assessment, Durable Medical Equipment and other services.

• Monitors resident safety on a continuing basis, seeks assistance in emergencies, assists family members in times of stress or crisis, perform established notification procedures during emergency situation.

• Implements physician’s orders accurately and promptly, using nursing judgment and communicating with the Director of Nursing. Sets priorities in implementing resident plans of care, checks resident scheduled physician appointments, needed diagnostic tests, etc.

• Ensures that all staff members observe each resident for changes in health and physical abilities and to obtain appropriate medical attention when needed.

• Ensures that all resident plans of care are current and appropriate

• Assists in evaluation of appropriateness of the plan of care for residents and revise on an ongoing basis with communication to all other disciplines.

• Prepares, administers, and charts the administration of prescribed medications; documents effectiveness and adverse reactions twice weekly and as needed. Ensures resident’s medications supply is maintained on a daily basis, i.e. reordering refills and/ or new orders.

• Maintains and monitors MARs on a regular basis and ensures accuracy. Check and store medication upon receipt of medication order.

• Observes residents for significant changes, adverse reactions, emesis, drainage, bleeding and communicable diseases and report findings to the Director of Nursing.

• Communicates all changes with residents to the Director of Nursing, and responsible party of the resident.

• Engages residents in meaningful conversation and activities related to their individual interests.

• Remains flexible and responsive when changes occur in resident activity and workload.

• Performs appropriate documentation to maintain the standards set by the state and the company. Completes and submits all required documentation within established guidelines. Completes incident reports as necessary and following company policy. Documents monthly summary for each resident.

• Ensures and performs personal comfort activities such as giving bed bath or shower or assisting with bath or shower. Observes skin and pressure areas; assists with personal hygiene services such as oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, dentures, eye wear and makeup, etc. Reviews weekly skin assessment and follow up with physician and family as necessary.

• Prepares for and participates in care conferences as needed.

• Prepares and monitors residents for meals, and between-meal nourishments; assists in positioning; sets up table; personally, assisting in feeding residents if necessary.

• Monitors residents to ensure the resident remains clean, dry and comfortable by changing clothes, gowns, linens, and dressing as necessary; provides clean water and refreshments, assists in keeping the room clean and neat by straightening and replenishing personal supplies.

• Assists with skin care and treatments as assigned; assists and position residents into and out wheelchair, bed, stretcher, and stationary chair using proper body mechanics and staff assistance according to written procedures and ambulates residents.

• Takes and records, at predetermined intervals, vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered.

• Performs periodic cleaning duties, maintains orderliness of the nurse’s station; collects and

disposes of contents in trash containers.

• Participates in new resident admissions. Performs other administrative duties such as answering phones and other related duties.

• Record the resident’s vital signs e.g. (blood pressure, temperature, weight etc.)

• Ensure that their residents remain comfortable while physicians and other nursing staff receive the information needed to help treat the patient.

• Responsible for observing medications and also in coordinating with other service providers like social workers and physicians, to ensure that necessary medical services are received by the resident.

• Help educate residents and their relatives in proper healthcare procedures.

• Provide assistance to Residents and/or training them with ADLs. ADLs include medication management, dietary management, personal hygiene and other skills necessary for independent living. They may also perform these tasks for patients if they are unable to do so.

• Sets up and administers medications as ordered by a physician.

• Takes and records at predetermined intervals vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure, measures intake. Collects sputum, urine, and stool, discharge drainage and other specimens as ordered.

• Completes incident reports for any incidents occurred on assigned shift. Supports resident care plan.

• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. Maintains good working relations with all nursing unit staff and other employees through appropriate communication.

• Instills confidence by maintaining a neat appearance and maintaining dress code.

• Performs all duties in a competent and caring manner. Reports observations of patients to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.

• Responds to Care Predict alerts and documents responses in the appropriate app.

• Documents care in electronic medical records

• Performs routine checks on residents as per policy

• Charges Care Predict batteries per policy and signs care predict tempo band and phone in and out at shift change.

• Assists families and guests with location of residents as needed.

• Monitors entry and exit of residents and guests and assists with use of entry management system.

• Directs guests and visitors to the management team as needed.

• Develops and maintains service relationships to fulfill the needs of patrons, customers, guests, or employees.

• Greets all residents, families, and customers in a positive manner with kindness and compassion.

• Assists with personal laundry.

• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.

• Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Completion of a professional nursing program approved in the state of Florida and maintains current licensure.

• Experience with elderly preferred.

• Maintenance of required state training and community training for ALF and memory care units.

K N O W LE D G E / S K I L L S REQUIRED:

• Reliability and discretion

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and is proficient in the use of the English Language in verbal and written form.

• Use of computer systems and programs (phone apps for care predict, EMR)

• Excellent organizational skills

• Problem solving skills

• Initiative and the ability to ‘make things happen’

• Attention to detail

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to remain calm and pleasant in spite of difficult circumstances or personalities

• High level of interpersonal and problem- solving skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation, and interaction with residents’ families and families experiencing loss.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Current Florida LPN license

CPR

COMPETENCIES:

• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; results-oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required.

• Ethics – works with integrity; upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.

• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Quality Management – looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Teamwork and Collaboration – exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; communicates effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Supervises, guides and assists Caregivers and Medication Technicians with residents.

• Promotes the level of clinical expertise required of staff to provide safe, high quality nursing care.

TRAVEL:

There is no travel required.

WORK A U T HO R I Z AT I O N / S EC U R I T Y CLEARANCE:

Not applicable.

AFFIRMATIVE A C T I O N / E E O STATEMENT:

Paradise Pointe of Ormond Beach LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

M I S S I O N / V AL U E S :

Team members must conform to all Paradise Pointe organizational and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• Mission Improving the lives of seniors; one resident at a time!

• Vision To become a world class organization focused on enhancing the lives of seniors. Using evidenced based studies and practices, we will provide seniors the opportunity to remain independent as long as possible while maintaining optimum health and wellness. When help is needed, we will provide compassionate quality care and services using the best technology, best staff, and best principles for the aging adult.

• Core Values

o P assion

o A ccountability and integrity

o R esident Centered

o A ctive Community

o D ignity and Respect

o I nnovation

o S afety and security

o E xcellence

• Code of Conduct as outlined in the “Guidelines for Employees” handbook

SERVICE STANDARDS:

Displays core values in all situations with residents, family members, other team members, and vendors. Treats others with kindness and compassion while respecting the opinions of others.

Comes to work with a positive attitude and is joyful when dealing with residents and family members. Remembers that work with seniors is challenging and fun but that at some times may be difficult when they are dealing with diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Is able to maintain composure and kindness even in difficult situations.

Establishes and maintains a history of regular attendance; makes appropriate use of PDO and observes department call in procedures for absence; establishes and maintains punctual work habits. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.

Attends and participates in mandatory facility wide and department training/meetings as required. Is able to demonstrate and apply knowledge of fire, safety, security, and disaster procedure regulations as presented in orientation, outlined in the safety manual, and as pertains to each work area.

Required to respond to emergency situations (i.e. disasters, hurricanes, etc.) by reporting to department and staying until the crisis is over or your position is covered by incoming personnel. This is a mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in termination.

Contributes to the successful achievement of department stated goals and objectives and will facilitate staff cohesiveness and communication.

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