What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Elegance?
2. Communicates with Director of Health and Wellness on resident needs on an as needed basis to ensure consistent
quality services.
3. Participates in providing hands on care and specific wellness tasks as required and in support of the resident's care
plan. Reviews care plans and ensures the plan meets with resident's specific level of support as required by state regulations.
4. Provides clinical support and training of direct care team in support of continuing education requirements.
5. Assists in transcription of physicians' orders and the review of new physicians' orders.
6. Maintains the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies which include on-going in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework and certifications.
7. Assists the community with compliance with the community quality assurance. Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to Executive Director.
8. Provides specific review of Medication Administration Records (MARs) and review of the Daily Report to ensure appropriate clinical interventions are implemented and reviewed on those residents on alert or with acuity changes.
9. Follows all local, state and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents. This involves resident care and documentation and compliance with HIP AA, OHSA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
10. Works in a safe manner, supports other employees in working in a safe manner, and corrects unsafe actions. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards. Should workplace injuries occur, when required, assists the Executive Director and Director of Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and management of the injured worker communication with care provider and Management Company.
11. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors. Models professional behavior in communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and both clinical and non-clinical staff in the community.
12. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.