LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE FULL TIME EVENING 2 : 30P-11 : 00P

Job Duties

Position Summary

Oversee and promote the residents' health and wellness through regular visits with each resident, resident assessments, and ongoing communication with the resident care team.

REQUIRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

1. Communication : Strong written and verbal skills are demonstrated in reports, correspondence and presentations. Ensures staff are kept informed of Medical Center and departmental priorities. Communicates vision statement and goals and demonstrates commitment toward their achievement.

2. Professional Development : Participates in conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities to maintain licensure and / or remain professionally current with advances in field of expertise.

3. Staff Development : Ensures staff receive mandated in servicing in Safety, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Customer Service, Infection Control and any other in-service that may apply.

4. Problem Solving : Recommendations and decision making reflect strong analytical skills and focus on quality, cost containment, and impact of change on other departments.

5. Customer Service Management : Incorporates the Medical Center's Customer Service goals in developing and / or revising departmental policies and systems. Continually reviews the service delivery process to exceed customer expectations. Is perceived as a role model by staff, peers in customer service leadership.

6. Project Management : Participates in multidisciplinary task forces, committees and projects, demonstrating team spirit and ability to work with different internal customers. When leading a project team demonstrates the ability to bring together different views and skills toward timely and effective completion of project objectives.

7. Clinical Leadership : Clinical management staff provide clinical supervision. Provide in-service training and maintenance of clinical standards. May provide leadership for hospital-wide clinically oriented committees.

Responsibilities

The LPN works cooperatively with other staff members.

Dispensing medications

Supervising Certified Nursing Assistants, Caregivers / Aides

Communicating problems to the Director of Health Care Services

Follow the six "rights" of medication administration (right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, right record / documentation) each and every time assistance with or administration of a medication occurs.

Check each of the six "rights" of medication administration three different times :

When the medication is taken out of the medication cart or cabinet

Immediately before assisting with / administering the medication.

Immediately after assisting with / administering the medication.

Maintain a neat, clean, organized medication cart / cabinet and restock the cart / cabinet as needed.

Provide residents with any treatment required as part of their individual service plan as designated.

Work in cooperation with all disciplines, e.g. the Physician, Dietary, Pharmacy, Social Workers, and all other consultants (occupational and speech therapy) communicating resident needs.

Directly supervise the Caregivers.

Participate in Quality Assurance activities regarding the nursing service as directed by the Director of Health Care Services.

Supervise Caregivers to ensure respect of Resident's Rights.

Participate in educational in-services provided by the Director of Health Care Services.

Pass all competency tests defined by the organization.

Observe all residents carefully and report any changes or problems to the Director of Health Care Services and document this information in the Communication Log with date, time, and signature.

The LPN will perform other duties as requested and required.

Resident Services

Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy, policy and procedure, and resident rights.

Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical needs to achieve and maintain their highest level of wellness.

Promote and protect the residents' rights to safe, prompt, and confidential treatment.

Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.

Respect the residents' right to refuse medication / treatment.

Protect the residents' safety with medications.

Explain to the residents what medication is being given and why, prior to assisting with / administering the medication.

Observe the resident for any adverse reaction to medication and report it to the Director of Health Care Services immediately.

Maintain confidentiality of residents' records.

Control the spread of infection by following standard precautions.

Dispose of infectious and potentially infectious waste according to residence policy and procedure and OSHA regulations.

Establish and maintain a good relationship with residents and their families.

Respond to resident emergencies following proper procedures.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position Qualifications

Must have good character.

Excellent communication skills.

Compassionate and able to handle stress.

Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged or considerable periods.

Able to lift, position, and transfer patients, supplies, and equipment.

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching may be necessary.

Interest in working with older adults.

BLS Certification is required.

IV Certification is preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency certificate is required.

Must have an unexpired NJ State LPN License from the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and / or a Compact Nursing License giving you access to practice in the state of NJ.

Job Setting / Physical Demands

To fulfill job requirements, the employee must be able to perform key physical tasks for extended periods of time.

When supporting, lifting, or transferring residents, proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used.

In a typical eight-hour day, the employee may :

Stand / walk up to six hours a day.

Sit up to two hours a day.

Frequently support up to 70 pounds

Occasionally lift / cany up to 15 pounds.

Frequently kneel, bend and reach.

Secure proper assistance for transferring and lifting of residents as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.