Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists each resident in achieving and maintaining his or her highest practical level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through providing medication, treatment administration and quality, personal care

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct care to residents under individual plans of care, administering care and medications per doctor's orders.
• Act as an advocate to maintain resident privacy and dignity during cares. Administer prescribed medications and treatments per doctor's orders.
• Monitor resident vitals, completing resident focused assessments as assigned. Communicate any identified changes to RN Nurse Manger / LPN Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Lead, medical provider and family members as instructed.
• Collaborate with the IDT (interdisciplinary team) to promote adequate and appropriate flow of services.
• Monitor dining room activities, assisting residents with eating as needed.
• Assist throughout the admission process, to ensure smooth transition of new residents.
• Periodically perform focused assessment of residents with acute changes of condition reporting changes to the medical provider.
• Attend resident Care Conferences as needed.
• Monitor and provide guidance to NARs, and TMAs.
• Communicate expectations and monitor that unit personnel are carrying out their assignment.
• Organize and provide work assignment to unit staff.
• Collaborate with staff regarding nursing care of residents. Provide in-service education as requested from nursing administration.
• Maintain and complete all required documentation and charting on the computer or on forms in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures.
• Accurately chart Nurse's notes reflecting the care provided and resident response.
• Initial Medication Administration Record (MAR) after medication is administered per facility policy and procedure, accurately documenting refusals for medication on back of MAR.
• Support various other Nursing responsibilities as needed.
• Denotes Essential Functions of the position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB

Incumbent must be able to :

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is indoors. The incumbent must be flexible about switching positions quickly in order to respond to the needs of residents, in responding to emergencies. May be at risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material.

This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

Sholom is dedicated to the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of relevant background, employment verification and TB tests, as well as participating in mandatory vaccine programs (ex. COVID-19), testing requirements (ex. COVID-19, TB), and using designated PPE where and when required.

Sholom is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

6 : 30am - 3pm

32 hours (0.8 FTE)