Position Description
POSITION TITLE: LPN/RN Skilled or Assisted Living
FLSA: Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing/ AL Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
- Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed and provided to the resident.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Provides services in accordance with nurse practice act and state/federal nursing center regulations.
- Participates in pre-admissions assessments for potential residents.
- Participates in all staff development programs to expand and develop abilities.
- Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures.
- Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and emergencies.
- Performs admission and periodic assessments on residents for functional and mental abilities.
- Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.
- Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental and laboratory appointments.
- Assists physician with resident examination as needed.
- Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.
- Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
- Provides medical treatments as ordered by physician.
- Monitors resident restorative nursing programs.
- Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self-administer.
- Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
- Supports and maintains harmonious relations and communicates with family, visitors and all members of the Health Team.
- Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows his/her wishes.
- Assists resident with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the
Nursing record appropriately.
- Monitors meal-time and nourishments, assists with trays, and helps feed residents.
- Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, homelike environment for residents.
- Answers residents call light promptly.
- Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of Nursing care provided on the shift.
- Promotes and participates in the education of staff, team member, resident and family.
- Interacts with residents, guests and staff in at atmosphere of hospitality.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents’ private health information.
- Responds to emergency calls from Independent Living per community policy.
- Participates in risk management and quality assurance programs for entire community.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with assignment making for team members and follow-up to ensure high standards of care and documentation of such care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be current LPN/RN in good standing with the BON. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current license in the state of Tennessee.
- Current CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Language Ability: o Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents. o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Mathematical Skills: o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
- Cognitive Demands: o Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Computer Skills:
o Ability to use basic computer programs, experience with Matrix Care a plus
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting.
- Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
- Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
- Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Amount of TimeUnder 1/3 to OverNone 1/3 2/3 2/3
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel x
Reach with hands and arms x
Climb or balance x
Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl x
Talk or hear x
Taste or smell x
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of TimeUnder 1/3 to OverNone 1/3 2/3 2/3
Up to 10 pounds x
Up to 25 pounds x
Up to 50 pounds x
Up to 100 pounds x
More than 100 pounds x
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
_x_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)_x_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)_x_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)_x_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)_x_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and
spatial relationships)_x_ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)___ No special vision requirements
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.
I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.
_______________________________________ ______________________Team Member’s Signature Date
_______________________________________ ______________________Supervisor’s Signature Date
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Application Question(s):
- Willing to work 12-hour shift and every other weekend?
- Which Position can you commit to:
Position 1- 7am-7pm with alternating weekends
Position 2- 7pm-7am with alternating weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
