LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)

Mission : To help residents live longer, happier, and healthier lives at an affordable cost in a home-like

environment; advocating open communication with families and providing residents choices that give

their lives purpose. We strive to keep residents engaged in activities that are both interesting and

meaningful to them with a supportive staff that takes the time to encourage independence.

POSITION SUMMARY : Utilizes the nursing process to perform skilled nursing functions in accordance

with the Nurse Practice Act, Federal and State guidelines. Provides supervision to staff of care to

patients in the facility. Provides services in accordance with Glen Parks philosophies, standards, and

practices.

A. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Legally-Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing to practice as a Licensed Vocational

Nurse.

3. Experienced as an LVN with one of the following :

a. 1 year of acute care experience.

4. Current CPR and First Aid Card.

5. Health / physical clearance within 6 months; TB test clearance.

6. Criminal Background clearance.

7. Good written and verbal communication skills.

B. Duties

1. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and overseeing the provision of

resident care activities within the facility

2. Ensuring that subordinates provide the consistent delivery of timely and appropriate high-quality

assistance, care, and medication management to all residents.

3. Assist with the med pass.

4. Ensuring appropriate documentation and reporting of resident condition.

5. The position further serves as a facility representative on resident care matters, interfacing

directly with outside medical professionals, regulatory agencies, and suppliers.

6. Perform assessments on Admission and residents upon discharge from hospital settings

periodically.

7. Responsible for achieving specific operating, compliance, program, and client satisfaction results

within cost and schedule constraints.

8. Assist the Administrator with various tasks relating to staff training in relation to care topics and

medication administration topics and monitoring of care staff as needed.

9. Assist the Administrator with various tasks relating to training and monitoring of care staff as

needed.

10. Attend daily stand-up meetings and monthly case management meetings to report care updates

on all residents.

11. Monitor residents and make sure they DO NOT have prohibited health conditions. See policy.

12. Maintain the Weight Record of all residents & report sudden weight changes to Administration.

13. Complete Weekly Progress notes for residents.

14. Monthly head-to-toe assessments for all residents.

15. Perform assessments on Admission and residents upon discharge from hospital settings

periodically.

C. LINES OF SUPERVISION

1. SUPERVISION GIVEN & TO WHOM

a. Has authority to delegate responsibilities to the Direct Care Supervisor / Med Aide while

adhering to Title 22.

2. SUPERVISION RECEIVED & TO WHOM

a. Delegated by the Administrator, authority :

b. To practice as an LVN with managerial and clinical in nature.

D. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and lifting.

2. Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents.

3. Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.

4. May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne

pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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