Nursing, Healthcare Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION

All applicants must have a smart phone or tablet with internet access and location capabilities.

While this position specifies responsibilities, requirements and duties in certain operational areas, this person is an employee of Creative Living, Inc. and will be expected to respond to such requests not specifically contained herein. This person must maintain the attitude that he/she works for the total organization, and as such exhibit proper cooperation, enthusiasm and interest in all areas deemed necessary for the continuing success of Independent Living Services, Inc./Creative

Living, Inc. (ILS/CLI) services. Knowledge of all ILS/CLI Policies and Procedures are required, with special emphasis on the Employee Handbook.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be under the administrative supervision of the R.N. The LPN is a member of the interdisciplinary team. The LPN will demonstrate competence in the administration of medication and in assuring adequate health care of residents. The LPN will provide instructional training to residents in health related areas including self‑administration of medications and sexual knowledge.

General duties and guiding principles:

• Focus first on the person being served, and understand that my role in direct supports will require flexibility, creativity, and commitment.
• Know and respect the values of the people I support and facilitate their expression of choices related to those values.
• Provide advocacy when the individual's preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked.
• Encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving services while also being attentive reducing their risk of harm.
• Develop relationships with the individuals I support that are respectful, based on mutual trust, and that maintains professional boundaries.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in the ILS Employee Handbook, and follow any behavior management plans in effect for specific individuals.
• Help individuals I support understand and express their rights and responsibilities.
• Recognize that each individual I provide services to has potential for lifelong learning and growth.
• Assist the individuals I support to understand their options and the possible consequences of their options as they relate to their physical and emotional health and well‑being.

• Be conscious of my own values and how they influence my professional decisions.
• Maintain competency in my profession through continued learning and attending and being an active participant in staff meetings and trainings.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for my actions and decisions.
• Recognize the importance of modeling valued behaviors to co‑workers, individuals receiving services, and the community at large.
• Practice responsible work habits.
• Being on time for work.
• Completing all necessary documentation to assure compliance with all state and federal regulations. These may include, but are not limited to: daily data sheets and clinic notes, attendance logs, time records, incident reports, behavior reports, accident reports, seizure reports, etc.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality for all consumer information, and facility operations.

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