What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Practical Nurse position at IONA Senior Services?
Iona is pleased to announce that we are seeking a Part-Time, Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN Contractor.
About Iona
Iona Senior Services is a vibrant and innovative nonprofit organization that directly helps over 4,700 older adults and families with the challenges and opportunities of aging in the greater Washington D.C. area each year. Since 1975, we have educated, advocated, and provided community-based programs and services to help people age well and live well. Iona’s robust and growing suite of services includes consultation, care management and counseling, adult day health care, active wellness programs, support groups, classes, information, referral and much more. For more information about Iona, please visit www.iona.org. Iona is fortunate to have a Board, staff, and community of committed supporters.
Iona is a warm and collegial workplace that promotes excellence in client services and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of employees.
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist with medication administration, taking and recording vital signs, and maintain accurate medical files. Assist participants with personal care and rehabilitative services. Will also assist with program, recreational and social activities, including lunch, as needed to meet the needs of the participants. The LPN shares responsibility with all staff for assisting clients as needed, reporting to the Registered Nurse.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Service
- Administer treatments and medication, in absence of the RN.
- Provide hands-on assistance with toileting
- Assist participant in self-care activities
- Assist with serving lunch and snacks, monitoring individual dietary needs
- Working in collaboration with the Social Worker, partake in new participant intake and facilitate nursing assessments.
Collaboration with other staff
- Communicate care needs of participants, suggest improvements and discuss progress with the Center’s Care Team.
- Report changes in client condition.
- Assist with maintenance of clinical records; assuring required documentation is in patient charts to assure regulatory compliance
- Escort on bus route and field trips as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- LPN license in the District of Columbia
- Experience working as with geriatric population preferred
- Ability to communicate with and establish effective relationships with staff, participants, caregivers and volunteers
- Flexibility in schedule and open to short notice requests to cover
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
- Other requirements: Initial and annual chest X-ray/PPD; CPR and First Aid certification; Maintain Practical Nursing License