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JOB OBJECTIVE:
THE LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVISION AND THE SUPERVISION OF MEDICAL AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN ASSIGNED AREA, TO ATTAIN OR MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST PRACTICABLE MENTAL AND PHYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN OF CARE.
THE LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVISION AND THE SUPERVISION OF MEDICAL AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN ASSIGNED AREA, TO ATTAIN OR MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST PRACTICABLE MENTAL AND PHYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN OF CARE.
JOB STANDARDS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, licensed to practice in New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Must have one year of experience as a nurse, preferable in the area of geriatrics, rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing.
- Must be able to function as a Charge Nurse for their tour of duty
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English.
- Must be able to perform related duties/tasks with minimum supervision or direction.
- Must have a basic knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES:
- Daily observation of assigned Residents with ability to recognize and report change in status/condition
- Timely reporting of changes in Residents status or condition to Director of Nursing or her designee.
- Notification of physician and or responsible party regarding Resident status as indicated or directed by Director of Nursing or her designee.
- Assist Resident with issues related to psychosocial needs, i.e. aging and health changes/illness, loss and grief
- Administration of prescribed medications/treatment with accurate and timely documentation, being in compliance with policies/procedures.
- Respond calmly and quickly to Resident and employee emergencies, report to Director of Nursing or her designee.
- Accurately and timely transcribe of physician orders.
PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Able to walk and stand constantly, sit, bend and reach from floor to over head.
- Able top frequently push and pull objects weighing 50 lbs. Able to push an occupied wheelchair.
- Able to frequently lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
- Able to speak clearly to report Resident conditions and communicate effectively with Resident and others.
- Attend in-service department meeting to continually refine clinical skills.
- Agree to comply with the Little Sisters of the Poor Code of Conduct concerning Corporate Compliance and report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
- Maintain confidentiality of all Resident, departmental and organizations information. Including protected health information, Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with Resident rights.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management.