Caring, Inc.
LPN Staff Nurse - ALP Atlantic City
7 days ago
Atlantic City
Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a qualified Registered Nurse (DON) and participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards and policies of the Assisted Living Program. QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing., • Current LPN license valid in the State of New Jersey., • Two years of clinical and supervisory experience preferred., • Education and/or experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing preferred., • Participates annually in continuing nursing education., • Flexibility in working schedule, to include evenings & weekends if needed., • CPR and First Aid certified. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Has a knowledge and understanding of the Assisted Living Program rules and regulations., • Under the direction of the RN develops and maintains written objectives, standards, procedures and organizational plan for delivery of nursing services., • Maintains a working relationship with the RN & the assisted living Administrators., • Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication., • Provides supervision to CMA's, CHHA's, CNA's (Nursing Aides) & Housekeeper., • Oversee that staff are in attendance according to schedule., • Check phone messages & return calls as needed., • Review any new faxes, fax new orders to MD's, Pharmacy etc., • Read e-mails, communication book & daily log books and address any concerns., • Check list of residents scheduled for MD / other appointments and complete progress reports to be sent to the MD with the resident., • Review Narcotic count, • Make sure Nursing Aides document in communication book properly, that they are reading communications and following through on communications as needed., • Supervise Nursing Assistants to assure implementation of resident care plan / service plan, • Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with policy., • Review new MARS, address any changes & review with RN prior to RN signing., • Order new medications as needed and document appropriately., • Assure that Nursing Aides complete monthly weights and vital signs as assigned., • Review monthly weights and vital signs, report any deviation from resident's norm to RN and MD, document appropriately., • Make weekly contact with each resident either in person or via telephone, • Document any unusual incidents, change in condition, new orders, change in medications, etc. in resident's medical record and communicate any concerns directly to RN., • Review all labs, x-rays, etc. fax copies to MD and review with RN., • Share responsibility with RN for developing & implementing Care plans & Health Service Plans and coordination of all health care services required., • Assess, observe, and monitor residents' response to treatment and nursing care and document information concisely, accurately and completely via wellness notes/checks monthly when RN assessment is not due., • Complete face sheet, UTF form, mini service plan upon admission and update as needed., • Keep emergency binder up to date., • Keep Immunization form updated, • Teaching, supervising, consulting with other personnel, resident, family members, regarding methods of meeting nursing care needs and other related problems of the resident., • Assure that transportation arrangements are scheduled in advance for resident's medical appointments & residents are sent written reminders of medical appointment. If a medical office assistant is on site, task is delegated to that position., • Respond to and participate in emergency situations, call 911 if needed and notify RN, residents' MD & Administrator., • Assure that the resident has an initial Physician Certification (PA-4), History and Physical with listed diagnosis on admission to program. Document annual physicals., • If PA-4 form is not returned by a physician, send request form for physician program service approval & document efforts., • Assure that resident emergency packets are updated and maintained. If a medical office assistant is on site, task is delegated to that position., • Communicate routinely with RN and Administrator, in regards to resident and staff issues., • Attend monthly team meetings with Admin, and RN., • Review charts for accuracy, completeness and thin as needed., • Ensure that there is a discharge plan in place. Upon discharge assure that the discharge summary is complete., • Encourages independence in activities of daily living., • Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations., • Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel., • Has a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedures., • Assist in the orientation of new personnel., • Any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the RN, the Administrator, Regional Director, or Director of the Assisted Living programs.