Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living, Nights

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current New Hampshire LPN / RN license.

• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relation skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities. Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills are also required.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to direct and manage personnel.
• Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be willing to learn.
• Current BCLS certififcation required within 30 days of hire.
• POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

Physical Activity :

• Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
• Upper Extremity :
• Must possess sight / hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Push / Pull / Lift / Carry :
• Must be able to walk approximately four miles daily.
• Must be able to lift / pull up to 35 pounds.
• PART TWO : FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

Responsible for ensuring the general well-being of residents through the delivery of high quality services in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living and that complies with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act and Resident Bill of Rights. He / she is responsible for the management and supervision of the resident associates in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

• Performance Expectation

Participates in conducting and maintaining resident's assessments using the state assessment tool for assisted living.

• Promote accuracy and participate in the process of monthly medication records.
• Plans and delegates work assignments during shift.
• Assists in conducting admission assessments and orients new residents to the facility ensuring satisfactory integration into the facility / community.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Assists in the investigation of resident and employee incidents, identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner. Shares in the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents and personnel.
• Monitors and maintains records reflecting residents' physical and mental condition. Reports significant changes in a resident's condition to his or her physician.
• Documents medication supervised and administered and notes resident's response. Follows through on verbal medication change orders received from the physician.
• Documents resident incidents.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the administration of resident services in cooperation with all members of the team.
• Assists in orientation of new staff. Provides ongoing training of staff in order to provide high quality service consistent with the philosophy of assisted living.
• Promotes and facilitates interactive problem solving with staff.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge regarding Lifeline and PHB system, initiate problem solving if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.