LPN

Job Description

Job Description

AVAIL SENIOR LIVING

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : REPORTS TO :

DEPARTMENT :

Licensed Practical Nurse

1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts

Director of Nursing

ALF

Broad Function :

The Licensed Practical Nurse practices according to the philosophy and policies / procedures of the community and state standards of practice. The LPN performs under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The LPN assumes responsibility of 'charge nurse" as assigned. The LPN assigns and provides direct supervision of personal care staff in accordance with the scope of their job description.

Performance Responsibilities :

Resident Care

• Provide direct resident services and medication management when needed.
• Assisting in the implementation of and / or providing additional information for the resident service plan and updating them on an ongoing basis.
• Assisting care providers with the implementation of service plans.
• Oversee the provision of assistance with ADLs to residents whose service plan indicates the need.
• Communicate pertinent resident information to co-workers when leaving the community and / or at shift changes.
• Assume responsibility for quality resident care and seek guidance from supervisory staff when necessary.
• Communicate with physicians / other health providers regarding the resident's health status when appropriate.
• Determine when a resident requires room service for meals due to illness.
• Maintain accurate and complete resident file documentation.
• Schedule tests ordered by the physician, assist residents in scheduling medical appointments and transportation.
• Visit, residents who are ill and provide / arrange necessary follow up.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations or resident calls.
• Welcome and orient new residents to the building and services available in the community.
• Provide educational support and guidance to residents and their families .
• Assist with monthly Wellness checks.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Assist with ADL assessments.
• Take calls as directed by wellness director.

Staff Supervision

Medication Management

Guest Relations

Safety

Performance Requirements

To meet the work performance expectations in a satisfactory manner, the employee must :

Qualifications :

Staff supervision