Job Title: LPN Terrace
Department: Nursing
Location: Terrace
Reports To: Director of Nursing
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing competent resident care while promoting safety and wellbeing. Assists in planning and providing professional nursing care for residents. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Nursing Duties
Assign duties and tasks to nursing personnel in the Terrace such as:
C.N.A. bathing schedule
C.N.A. general upkeep with housekeeping (i.e. bed making, trash removal, laundry removal and putting away)
Vital signs and weights monthly and on as needed basis.
Maintains a safe resident environment such as:
Removing clutter
Adequate lighting within apartment
Provides direct resident care needed while promoting as much independence as possible
Bathing, dressing, eating, assist in all nursing activities in the Terrace.
Provides basic nursing treatments to the Resident on as needed basis, dressing changes, subcutaneous injections, blood glucose monitoring.
Observes reports and records Resident behavior with a high degree of sensitivity and understanding.
Leads and participates in resident therapeutic activities
Maintains, understands and reinforces residents rights
Works with a multidisciplinary team to continually monitor the condition of the resident
Works with the physician and other medical staff to assess the condition of the resident, devisee and individual healthcare plan and see that it is implemented
Assist with orientation of new personnel
Provides nursing and emergency support to the Hall residents during the absence of a Clinic Nurse
Responsible for staying on unit alternate LPN or RN coverage arrives
Operates specialized equipment as needed
Detects changes in resident's condition by physical and aural acuity
Shows tact and understanding when dealing with Residents' families and visitors
Has a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted nursing, medical and Knollwood standards
Demonstrate ability to instruct and supervise nursing personnel and receive Doctors' orders and Residents requests
Medication Administration
Administers medications to designated Residents as assigned
Medication administration record, MAR
Monthly summary with nurse's note
Nurses Notes
Assist in developing the individualized service plans for Terrace Residents
Ensures thorough completion of incident reports in a timely manner
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 4-7 CNAs, and indirectly supervises Private Duty Aides employed by residents.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and maintains a current license to practice in the District of Columbia.Past experience in geriatric nursing preferred, by not essential.Familiarity with written guidelines, federal and district regulations.English Communication skills
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPR Certification
Current D.C. Licensed Practical Nurse license
CPR Certified
COVID Vaccinations
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.