What are the responsibilities and job description for the prn lpn position at Senior Helpers?
Immediately Hiring* PRN LPN
Make a difference with a company named one of the Best Places to Work in Aging Services, year-after-year
Create your own flexible schedule, while making a positive difference in the lives of seniors in your community. Voted once again by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in the Aging Services category, Senior Helpers of Central Maryland is seeking a PRN LPN with a great attitude and a heart for seniors. This flexible, per diem position will require performing intake assessments and reassessments; write, monitor, and update care plans for clients, and assist in the care management of all clients and personal services caregivers.
Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Complete all documentation for assessments, plan of cares, reassessment and evaluation pertaining to clients.
- Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
- Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
- Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psycho-social needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
- Act on client's behalf to assure patient rights.
- Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce best practices with caregivers.
- Respond promptly to any client complaints, document complaints, review complaints with the SH team, and take appropriate action as required.
- Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and reinforce, as necessary.
- Assist with any on-boarding and training of new and current caregivers.
This job description may be modified at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to maintain confidential information
- Able to communicate effectively with the company staff, clients, and clients' families
- Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) nursing assistants
- Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills
- Able to multi-task and work independently
Education and Experience
- Current MD, or compact, LPN license
- Preferably 1 year of homecare experience preferred (open to newly licensed with interest in home care)
- Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.