LPN Lvn-Al

Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents

1. Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC

2. Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given

3. Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information

pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care

4. Administers medication per physician orders.

5.Documents properly on MAR.

6. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician

accordingly.

7. Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all

necessary forms are complete and accurate

8. Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per

policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per

policy and documents appropriately

9. Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe

work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical

standards

10. Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities

11. Organizes and monitors associates and material resources

necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care.

12. Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and

initiates appropriate action(s)

13. Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident

personal information.

14. Performs any other duties requested by supervisor.

15. The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.

16. The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

17. Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant

leadership

18. Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

19. Attends required community meetings and participates Life

Enrichment activities when able

20. Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

21. Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on

a regular, predictable basis

22. Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person

using the Safe Return program or equivalent

23. All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure

environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

1. Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is

currently registered in the state of the community

2. Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the

state of the community

3. Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation

Therapy

4. Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care

facility.

5. Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing

facility preferred

6. Experience in emergency care and first-aid

7. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,

associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.

8. Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred

9. Able to make independent decisions

10. Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into

existing practices when applicable

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens