Lpn Lvn-al - Madison, United States - Harbor Tuxis Pond Management LLC

Description

Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents

• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
• Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information

pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care

• Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly

on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician
accordingly

• Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all

necessary forms are complete and accurate

• Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per

policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per
policy and documents appropriately

• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe

work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical
standards

• Assists resident in learning appropriate selfcare activities
• Organizes and monitors associates and material resources

necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care

• Recognizes emergencies and lifethreatening situations and

initiates appropriate action(s)

• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident

personal information

• Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
leadership

• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life

Enrichment activities when able

• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on

a regular, predictable basis

• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person

using the Safe Return program or equivalent

• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure

environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is

currently registered in the state of the community

• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the

state of the community

• Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation

Therapy

• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care

facility.

• Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing

facility preferred

• Experience in emergency care and firstaid
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,

associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into

existing practices when applicable

• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Education:
Required

• Technical/other training or better in Nursing