LPN

DESCRIPTION: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) works under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) to assist with day-to-day functions within the nursing department in order to improve the efficiency of the working team and the quality of life and care provided to the residents.  The LPN/LVN may function in the capacity of a Charge Nurse, depending on the size and configuration of the building.  In the absence of the DON, the LPN/LVN may provide general oversight to the nursing staff to ensure provision of quality customer service and compliance with federal and/or state rules and regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (with or without reasonable accommodations): 

The duties and responsibilities listed below have been determined to be essential to the successful performance of this position.  However, this listing may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.  The omission or exclusion of duties and responsibilities from this listing does not infer that the designated employee will not be required to perform additional job-specific duties if the work is similar, related or becomes an essential function of this position. 

1. Understands, creates and supports a care environment that fosters and affirms the mission of CSJ Initiatives:
   1. Recognizes that the values identified within the Mission, Vision and Goals are critical and central to the purpose of CSJ Initiatives.
   2. Promotes a care environment that places an emphasis on positive living and creative aging, person respected care and relationship centered living.
   3. Facilitates an environment of wellness, promoting maximum independence for each. resident. 
2. Responsibilities:
   1. Responsible for the on-going provision of clinical services to enhance the physical, emotional, and mental health care needs for residents under their care. 
   2. May function as a team leader providing support to the clinical staff. 
   3. May plan and assign workload to unlicensed nursing staff.  Ensures performance of assigned duties is completed accurately and timely. 
3. Performance Requirements:
   1. Follows accepted licensed practical/vocational nursing scope and standards of practice in accordance with the State Board of Nursing’s Nurse Practice Act.
   2. Keeps accurate, timely records of health concerns, status changes, appointment outcomes etc.; communicating information to the Director of Nursing and ancillary service departments; ensuring records are updated and documentation is objective, concise, accurate and timely.
   3. Must be able to provide direct resident care services on demand.
   4. Must be able to move about the facility to observe all areas of resident care.
   5. Maintains confidentiality of information as it pertains to residents, employees, and vendors.
   6. Able to balance and prioritize several projects consecutively with varying degrees of interruptions.  Strong time-management skills.
   7. Able to manage people and systems.
   8. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must possess strong professional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
2. Strong leadership and supervision skills.
3. Insight to know when and how to initiate and/or implement change.
4. Basic computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Power Point, and electronic health record documentation.
5. Able to use basic office equipment including, but not limited to telephone system, fax machines, photocopier, etc.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nursing program with active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license to practice nursing in the applicable state. 
2. Experience in a long-term care facility preferred. 

 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Able to stand for extended periods of time.
2. See, hear or use prosthetic devices to enable use of the senses adequately.
3. Able to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
4. Able to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull and reach above shoulder level.
5. Availability to work a scheduled shift which may include weekend and holiday hours.
6. May participate in on-call responsibility.
7. Able to work in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
8. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical and respiratory hazards, and infectious diseases.

 The following core competencies are required of COSJ/CSJI employees:

Personal Accountability/Quality of Work

• Demonstrates competence in required job skills.   Understands and masters the process, methods and procedure of the position.  Exhibits good attendance, punctuality and time management.

Productivity

• Follows directions.  Works independently and accomplishes work accurately.  Learns new skills for improved effectiveness of position.   Takes initiative, is self-motivated.   Offers new ideas and suggestions.

Communication and Teamwork

• Exhibits good interpersonal skills.  Communicates with others within the department.   Communicates planned job tasks to appropriate managers and supervisors when necessary to ensure efficient work activity between departments.  Demonstrates the ability to be a team player. 

 Prioritizing/Multitasking

 Establishes a course of action to accomplish specific goal(s).  Manages several tasks at one time until timely and satisfactory completion.   Manages resources and creates contingency plans.  Appropriately allocates resources.

Initiative and/or Leadership

• Shows initiative in the face of unusual and/or planned situations and work environments.        Exhibits good judgment and demonstrated leadership by completing tasks in unusual situations with little supervision. 

Knows and follows the Generous Promises.

• Recognizes and partners with the Congregation in promoting the Generous Promises.  Contributes appropriately to the Congregation’s mission of unity.

Goal-Oriented/Results Driven

• Achieves annual goals.        Possesses and applies knowledge, skills and abilities.  Displays an understanding of how the job relates to others.  Strives for successful outcomes in serving the sisters and staff.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work required of this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or competencies. As needs change, employees will need to be flexible in assuming new responsibilities. All employees are expected to follow policies and standards established in the company’s Employee Handbook.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment relationships with the Congregation of St. Joseph and CSJ Initiatives are "at will."