LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Group Home-12 hour shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Provides specialized nursing care and treatments for critically fragile individuals with special medical and physical needs at St. Mary’s Home. Incumbents may be required to work a variety of shifts.  All services will be provided under a person-centered model of care and in support of each individual’s support plan (ISP).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily physical assessments of assigned individuals.
• Administer medications, treatments and tube feedings as prescribed by the physician.
• Receive, transcribe and implement physician’s orders using the electronic health record.
• Manage and provide care to tracheostomy-dependent
• Intervene appropriately in the event of emergencies with individuals or staff.
• Document activities related to nursing and medical care in a timely manner and consistent with established formats.
• Safeguard Individual Rights.
• Assist in developing and updating the program plans of individuals when requested.
• Be knowledgeable about and participate in the provision of Active Treatment programs for individuals.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development programs as directed.
• Communicate with families and staff.
• Accompany individuals on appointments or field trips when requested.
• Direct / supervise the delivery of nursing care in the absence of the Director of Nursing or an RN.
• Be prepared to precept new nurses, if asked.
• Direct and assist the activities of the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in the absence of the Program Manager, RN Supervisor, and / or House Supervisor.
• Report insubordinate DSP behavior or any other flagrant disregard of DSP job assignments, duties or care procedures for individuals to the Program or Assistant Program Managers.
• Follow Event reporting procedures for instances of neglect and abuse.
• Attends all in-services posted as mandatory and completes additional fifteen hours of related training every year.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS