LPN LVN-AL - Huntsville, United States - Harbor Retirement Associates

Description

Position Summary:
Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents

based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the

Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with

all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.



Essential Functions:
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 self-care activities

Organizes and monitors associates and material resources

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

Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening 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

2

Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability

to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-

Essential Functions:
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 first-aid

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