What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Full Time Weekend Day Shift position at Developmental Services of Dickson County?
Description
General Performance
Qualifications Nurse
General Performance
- Displays effective communication skills and unconditional positive regard toward all individuals supported and co-workers
- In conjunction with other staff, assures that Agency services enhance the rights and dignity of people
- Assists and supports individuals supported in making choices and expressing their individual preferences
- Is familiar with and adheres to all agency policies, procedures and operating guidelines
- Performs light housework at home as needed
- Consistently reports to work as scheduled , on time and remains at work for the entire shift
- Participates in scheduled meetings
- Reports any incident or suspicions of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment immediately to supervisor and/or Incident Management Coordinator and/or State Investigator.
- Helps individuals meet goals/outcomes in community and at home
- Promotes health, prevents disease, plans, implements, monitors, and coordinates healthcare services
- Assists individuals with all Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, etc.
- Assists with meal preparation and planning
- Manages medication administration according to Operating Procedures
- Administers medications and monitors adverse reactions
- Provides assistance with tube medications
- Monitors and cares for feeding tubes, including starting and stopping
- Monitors and maintains PEG site and tube care
- Takes and monitors vital signs of individuals supported
- Monitors infection control procedures and universal precautions
- Must be able to work independently
- Displays knowledge of the location of and use of emergency equipment and emergency procedures
- Accepts responsibility as evidence by successful performance of job duties and taking the initiative in performing additional tasks when the need arises
- Is able to organize time based on the needs of the individual(s) supported as evidenced by following through on assigned tasks in a smooth and effective manner and determining priorities
- Charts nursing notes as close to the time the skilled services are provided
- Is able to be reached easily via phone and return s calls promptly
- Helps provide continuity of nursing care by working extra shifts/hours as needed
Qualifications Nurse
- At least 19 years of age
- Valid driver?s license for at least 3 years, acceptable driving history and proof of auto insurance as required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed as a practical nurse or registered nurse in state of TN.
- Experience individualized per assignment
- Ability to maintain a sustained presence with activities throughout shift primarily on feet actively participating in a variety of activities.
- Pass a criminal history and personal background checks
- Possess good communication, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
- Ability to work cooperatively with public, service recipients and their families, and co-workers
- Ability and willingness to assist individual in activities of daily living including bathing, toileting and other self help skills
- Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior