LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Lexington Country Place is seeking LPNs to join their team!

The LPN reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

Shift Details

7am-7pm; every other weekend required

7pm-7am; every other weekend required

PRN shifts available

PURPOSE

The Wellness Nurse / Nurse Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Assist the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and / or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updates
• Assist with direct resident care as needed

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE - CERTIFICATION

Requirements : SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk :

Hours at one time : 0 - 2

Total hours / day : 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit :

Hours at one time : 0 - 2

Total hours / day : 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive :

30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist : (Maximum lbs)

Frequency : 50 lbs

Occasionally : 150 lbs

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs)

Frequency : 40 lbs

Occasionally : 70 lbs

Height of lift : 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry : 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive :

Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation

Associate should be able to :

Bend : Frequently

Squat : Frequently

Kneel : Frequently

Climb : Frequently

Reach : Occasionally, 3 feet

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