Lead- Licensed Practical Nurse

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Job Function: Work within Assisted Living Licensure including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

Tasks:

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Assisted Living.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of resident, resident’s records, and resident living environments.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be available for notifications.
• Communicates and documents resident data to staff as needed.
• Assures residents maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Reviews resident service agreements with RN, as needed.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates any changes in resident’s needs or conditions to physicians, as needed.
• Monitors and follows through with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
• Checks new medications from the pharmacy for medication administration by unlicensed staff.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.

Job Function: Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

Tasks:

• Maintain resident files and appropriate documents as required.
• Monitors residents on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
• Assures residents continue to live safely in their unit, monitors and recommends alternative care and services, if necessary.
• Inform personnel of changes in resident’s needs and conditions.
• Assists ULP in service delivery.
• Maintains communication with residents, families, and other staff.
• Responds to resident concerns or complaints.
• Lead trainings to other team members as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member.

Tasks:

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff of The Lodges Company, including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding residents to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, residents, or visitors immediately to RN Supervisor.
• Keeps RN Supervisor informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

Job Function: Mentorship 

Tasks: 

• Complete required Leadership Academy training courses and ongoing trainings/meetings including pre and post coursework as assigned.
• Hosting introductory experience(s) that make mentee(s) feel welcomed and appreciated.
• Provide guidance, advice, feedback, and support to the assigned mentee(s) on procedures.
• Provide mentees with all tools to be able to become a better version of themselves.
• Identify development opportunities for mentee, and regularly provide feedback to Manager.
• Encourage participation in mentor-mentee bonding initiatives to facilitate mentee’s social orientation and engagement.
• Supporting mentorship during personal and professional challenges
• Lodges Culture champion to mentee(s)
• Other mentor duties as assigned.

Job Function: Lead responsibilities 

Tasks: 

• Responsible for leading and assisting with assisting with special projects outside of the normal scope as assigned by the LALD/Operations Manager and the Director of Nursing.
• Active participant in interdisciplinary meetings that may be held offsite,
• Supporting the Director of Nursing with clinical oversight
• Supporting other locations with clinical oversite and guidance 

Job Function: Other duties as assigned.

• Support the mission and values of The Lodges Company.