LPN Direct Care
3 weeks ago
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The LPN is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor/Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Supervising RN/Manager. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:
- Program Managers
- Direct Support Staff
- Office Administrative Staff
- Agency Nursing Staff
- Program Director
- Health Care Consultants
- Regulatory Agencies
- Community (neighboring businesses, etc.)
- Maintenance Staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Nursing Degree/License
- Good interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skills
- Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to handle stressful and/or crisis situations
- Good time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)
- Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrier
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policies
- Carry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals
- Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homes
- Receive and implement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as needed
- Order resident medications per MD orders
- Administer medications
- Monitor residents’ vitals and weights
- Review nursing care plans
- Assist hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are met
- Track medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being met
- Attend resident medical appointments
- Collaborate with outside medical professionals
- Ensure that special diets/consistencies are being followed and prepared properly.
- Assist residents with all ADL tasks as needed
- Prepare kardexes and perform daily review of individuals’ kardexes and MD orders for compliance
- Provide medical monitoring and manage symptoms as needed for residents
- Complete documentation and follow-up as required
- File medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individuals
- Maintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of supplies
- Assist RN supervisor when needed
- Maintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residents
- Ensure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as needed
- Perform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor/Manager
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program and maintains a current LPN license through the State of CT.
ELLINGTON, CT
Wednesday 10:00pm- 12:00am
Thursday 12:00am- 10:00am
Part-Time Under (12 hours/week)
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