Job Description
Job Description
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Lead LPN is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor / Manager as well as the supervision of the shift under the Residential Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Supervising RN / Manager. Develops and maintains relationships with the following :
- Program Managers
- Direct Support Staff
- Office Administrative Staff
- Agency Nursing Staff
- Program Director
- Health Care Consultants
- Regulatory Agencies
- Community (neighboring businesses, etc.)
- Maintenance Staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Nursing Degree / LicenseGood interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skillsGood judgment and ability to handle confidential informationAbility to handle stressful and / or crisis situationsGood time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrierJOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policiesCarry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individualsResponsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homesReceive and implement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as neededOrder resident medications per MD ordersAdminister medicationsMonitor residents’ vitals and weightsReview nursing care plansAssist hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are metTrack medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being metAttend resident medical appointmentsCollaborate with outside medical professionalsEnsure that special diets / consistencies are being followed and prepared properly.Assist residents with all ADL tasks as neededPrepare kardexes and perform daily review of individuals’ kardexes and MD orders for complianceProvide medical monitoring and manage symptoms as needed for residentsComplete documentation and follow-up as requiredFile medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individualsMaintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of suppliesAssist RN supervisor when neededMaintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residentsEnsure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as neededSupervise and train direct care staff as designated by ManagerTo be a role model for direct care staffConsult with Manager weekly on operation of the houseReplace and refill all forms; review financial, program and medical dataWith Manager, arrange and monitor schedules and staffing patterns including emergency coverage / shift coverage.Oversee resident programming, recreationPerform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor / ManagerEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program and maintains a current LPN license through the State of CT.
Saturday 10 : 00am- 10 : 00pm
Sunday 10 : 00am- 10 : 00pm
Part-Time Over (24 hours / week)