Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
- Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
- Assesses and provides resident and family / care giver information
pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properlyon MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician
accordingly
Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that allnecessary forms are complete and accurate
Prepares incident / accident reports for residents as needed perpolicy. Notifies physician and family post incident / accident per
policy and documents appropriately
Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safework methods and procedures in accordance with clinical
standards
Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activitiesOrganizes and monitors associates and material resourcesnecessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his / her care
Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations andinitiates appropriate action(s)
Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all residentpersonal information
Performs any other duties requested by supervisorThe ability to work in a safe and alert mannerThe ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety ofthe residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability
to perform the job safely or competently.
Non-Essential Functions :
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servantleadership
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophyAttends required community meetings and participates LifeEnrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA UniversityIs prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position ona regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing personusing the Safe Return program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secureenvironment for all community residents
Graduated from an accredited program for LPN / LVN and is
currently registered in the state of the community
Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by thestate of the community
Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on ValidationTherapy
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health carefacility.
Experience in a long term care community and / or geriatric nursingfacility preferred
Experience in emergency care and first-aidAble to communicate effectively with all levels of management,associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferredAble to make independent decisionsAble to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them intoexisting practices when applicable
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizensEqual Opportunity Employer
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