Licensed Vocational Nurse

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OVERVIEW OF POSITION : Under direct supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Living Options monitors and oversees the general health, medical issues, personal care and well-being of residents living in the residential facility. Delivers nursing care to residents as appropriate within the scope of the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :

• Delivers nursing care to residents within the scope of the residential program. Examines and evaluates residents who are ill, injured, or whose medical equipment is malfunctioning. Reports findings and safety concerns and makes recommendations to the Residential Administrator and Registered Nurse. Assists with emergency responses within assigned authority.
• Assists in the administration and monitoring of medications, which may include suppositories.
• Provides personal care for residents which may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime. Assists and / or prepares meals in compliance with dietary restrictions; assists individuals to eat, including those who may require assistance with G-tube feeding.
• Assists in care and cleaning of residential home, which includes laundering & ironing of residents' clothing.
• Completes all necessary reports and documentation on a daily basis.
• Evaluates staff training needs within realm of expertise and conducts necessary training.
• Transports individuals to health care appointments and other various locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification / Degree.|Must have and maintain a valid CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certification.|DSP I and II certifications required upon hire -or- within one year of beginning employment, depending upon contractual requirements of the residential home.

EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

Carrying / Lifting : Frequent / Up to 50lbs.

Standing : Frequent / Up to 5 hours per day

Sitting : Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day

Walking : Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day

Repetitive Motion / Activity : Frequent (bend, twist, stoope, reach, pull, kneel, pushwheelchairs)

Visual Acuity : Ability to view computermonitor and read newsprint

Travel : Up to % of the time

Environmental Exposure : Constant exposure to unpleseant or hazardousconditions (noise,heat, dust, bio fluids, etc.)