Job Description
LPN-Full Time
Newhaven Court at Lindwood
(Greensburg, PA)
Departmental Accountabilities: | Wellness |
Reports To: | Resident Wellness Director |
Desired Education Level: | Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. |
Travel Required: | No |
Administers medication and coordinates medical needs of the Residents with physicians, Resident
Wellness Director and family members. Observes, documents and reports significant changes in Residents' condition, recommending changes in care needs. Supervises Wellness team members, determines shift assignments, provides instruction to Wellness team members and ensures care is provided as instructed.
The employee must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation by IntegraCare Corporation without posing a direct threat to self or others.
1. Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude, demonstrates impeccable ethics and integrity.
2. Supports the Resident Wellness Director in ensuring that the Wellness Department follows all company policies and procedures.
3. Uses company tools systems and processes as established to ensure consistency in quality of Resident care, departmental operation, communication and safety.
4. Assists in the planning and exchange of information with other health professionals to assess Resident care needs.
5. Provides physical and emotional support to all Residents including administering medication, measuring and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.
6. Is in charge of shift; supervises Wellness team members; determines shift assignments, provides instruction to Wellness team members and ensures care is provided as instructed.
7. Ensures communication between shifts.
8. Provides corrective feedback and disciplines Wellness team members.
9. Participates in performance review process from the prospective of supervisor for Wellness team members.
10. Participates in the hiring process of Wellness team members.
11. Observes, documents and reports significant changes in Residents' conditions. Completes monthly summary to reflect Resident status.
12. Completes all requires electronic documentation in a timely manner in Move N.
13. Assists with Resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
14. Assists physician and Registered Nurse with specialized procedures as needed.
15. Facilitates Residents in getting to and from social, recreational or other functions.
16. Follows all company policies and state regulations regarding medication management to include receipt, storage, administration, disposition, destruction and documentation.
17. Verifies and stores medications upon receipt.
18. Accepts call-off from Wellness team members and when in charge of residence from hourly staff of all department; replaces call-offs and modifies schedule to ensure proper staffing. 19. Conducts and/or attends in-service training sessions and orientations.
20. Maintains current licensure, associated certifications, credentials and annual continuing educations requirements.
21. Assure Resident safety.
22. Complete Incident/Accident Reports as needed.
23. Conducts tours in absence of management team members.
24. Responds to Residents’ needs.
25. Respects Residents’ rights, privacy and dignity.
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO OPERATE TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Telephone
2. CPR mask or ambu bag
3. Emergency oxygen equipment
4. Medication equipment (i.e., syringes, vials, etc.)
5. Thermometer
6. Sphygmomanometer
7. Computer and MOVE N software
8. Nurse Call System
9. Wander Management System
10. Various Lifting and Transfer Equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
LIFTING
NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY 11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY 67%+
MOST
FREQUENTLY
LIFTED
OBJECTS,
COMMENTS
0 - 10 lbs.
X
11 - 20 lbs. X Employee may
assist in lifting and transferring Residents. May also lift supplies and Resident belongings.
21 - 50 lbs.
X
51 - 100 lbs.
X
100+ lbs.
X
CARRYING
NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY 11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY 67%+
MOST
FREQUENTLY
CARRIED
OBJECTS,
COMMENTS
0 - 10 lbs.
X
Employee may
assist in lifting
11 - 20 lbs. X and transferring Residents. May also lift supplies and Resident belongings.
21 - 50 lbs.
X
51 - 100 lbs.
X
100+ lbs.
X
FREQUENCY
NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY 11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY 67%+
COMMENTS
Bending
X
May push med
Climbing X cart.
Crawling
X
Kneeling
X
Squatting
X
Reaching
X
Twisting
X
Push/Pull
X
HOURS PER DAY ON A REGULAR SHIFT
COMMENTS
Sitting
1 - 3 hours per day
Position requires
Standing 3 - 5 hours per day walking throughout building.
Walking
3 - 5 hours per day
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: requires normal vision range and hearing ability.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES: OSHA Category I: Exposure risk through all
procedures or job related tasks that involve an inherent potential for skin contact with blood, bodily fluids, spills or plashes. Handles syringes, body waste; care episodes of illness or emergency.
1. Telephone
2. CPR mask or ambu bag
3. Emergency oxygen equipment
4. Medication equipment (i.e., syringes, vials, etc.)
5. Thermometer
6. Sphygmomanometer
7. Computer and MOVE N software
8. Nurse Call System
9. Wander Management System
10. Various Lifting and Transfer Equipment
B. Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
C. Experience
One year prior clinical experience is preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
D. Certificates/Licenses
Current LPN license, in good standing, in the state employed is required. CPR certification is required.
Knowledge of standard nursing practices, and state and local regulations is required. Knowledge of medical records maintenance and the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and competently are required. Supervisory skills necessary. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is required. The ability to exercise good judgment and make confident ethical decisions is essential. Must be able to effectively manage time in order to complete multiple projects/tasks. Must possess computer skills. May require frequent lifting, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time.