Licensed Practical Nurse

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

General Description of the position:

The Director of Health Services is responsible for scheduling of health care staff;

coordinating all health care services provided to residents by health care staff;

promoting the health and well being of each resident; and reporting observed changes in

resident condition or health to the licensed staff nurse and the Executive Director.

Essential functions:

1. Budgetary:

 Budget development and implementation of costs controls.

 Generate revenue for care services provided to residents. Ensure the residents are properly billed for the level of care provided.

2. Facilitate Professional Growth and Self-Improvement for Self and Staff:

 Develop and/or conduct staff in-service programs.

 Read and study materials that will broaden knowledge and experience.

 Act as part of the management team.

 Oversee and ensure completion of state required, staff related documentation and forms.

 Administer corporate policies and procedures.

 Give recognition and affirmation appropriately.

 Generate enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation.

 Establish standards of performance.

 Develop a climate of trust, respect, and fair treatment

 Facilitate and encourage creativity and vision by staff.

 Be prepared to provide staffing coverage in the event of staff shortages or outages.

 Read communication log and communicate with health services staff daily.

 Participate in community meetings. Attend weekly Team Leader meetings, monthly resident forum, and monthly staff meetings. Special training sessions and any seminars related to health services that would be beneficial to your growth.

 Prepare staff trainings in accordance to State Regulations.

 Conduct quality control inspections to assure proper care is provided to the resident.

 Conduct quality control inspections in the med rooms to assure regulations and cleanliness are maintained.

 Facilitate and practice Company’s policies and procedures on hiring, disciplinary actions and firing of employees.

 Other duties as required.

3. Resident Care

 Establish the appropriate level of care for the resident.

 Communicate with the RN to assure resident’s needs are met.

 Serve as liaison between facility, resident, resident’s family and appropriate medical personnel.

 Assist community to problem solve when change in resident’s health status occurs.

 Coordinate with other community health care professionals, such as the home health agency, to acquire use of their expertise when necessary.

 Conduct periodic re-assessments of the resident’s health needs by way of Services Plans and Evaluations.

 Facilitate weekly Radar sheets and meetings.

 Serve as a liaison between community and state licensing agency.

 Monitor status of resident’s health condition and initiate actions in response to changing needs.

 Provide staff training for establishing proper plan of action and documentation when injury occurs.

 Monitors infection control programs, specifically recognizing patterns of nosocomial (in-house) infections and their potential to spread.

 Effective communication with Health Services team, Executive Director, contact with Management Company as the need arises.

 Audit medical administrative paperwork on a routine basis.

 Review orders from physicians to assure proper dose and administration and treatments are followed.

 Fill out incident reports as necessary.

 Be prepared, unless otherwise decided, to take off-hour telephone calls from staff.

 Provide monthly service plan charges and changes to the Management Company.

Routine Tasks:

 Finger sticks for diabetics

 Peri-care on females (vaginal secretions).

 Handling soiled linen.

 Clean up of potentially contaminated fluids.

 Attending to an injury where blood is present.

I understand that because of the above-mentioned routine tasks, I could be at potential risk for contracting a bloodborne pathogen, including but not limited to: non-A hepatitis, non-B hepatitis, hepatitis B (HBV), delta hepatitis, syphilis, malaria and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Therefore, The Company will provide me with the appropriate training in Universal Precautions and OSHA ‘s Exposure Control Standards in order to minimize any possible exposure. They will further provide me with an HBV vaccination if I so choose.

It will be my responsibility to adhere to all Exposure Control Policies as set forth by the community.

I have read the above and have received training on Bloodborne Pathogens.

Working conditions:

 Sitting/Standing: up to 8 hours

 Lifting requirements: up to 200 lbs. with assistance.

 Driving: may have to drive for errands, doctor appointments or any miscellaneous items.

 Travel: position does require attendance at certain training sessions and/or retreats. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current government standards. Hotel, food and airfare will be paid by the community.

 Phone time: up to 4 hours daily

 Computer time: up to 8 hours daily

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with Residents, their families, staff and Executive Director, Management Company and/or Owners.

Equipment used:

 Office equipment including but not limited to: telephones, computers, copiers and printers

 Occasional tasks may require the use of (but not limited to) lifts, needles and driving company vehicles.

Qualifications:

LPN license in Oregon

 A genuine concern for the elderly.

 Must perform excellent customer service skills

 Ability to lead and motivate people.

 Capable of making mature judgments.

 Remain drug free.

 Well groomed.

 Telephone answering skills.

 Interpersonal relationship skills.

 Oral and written communication skills.

 Ability to manage and prioritize a large work load.

 Dependable.

 Ability to maintain confidential information.

 Must have a Multnomah County and/or Oregon food handler’s permit.

 Must have First Aid Training Certificate.

 Must have abdominal thrust training.

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person