LOCATION:
Benevolence Care Centre , St NW, Edmonton AB
JOB TITLE:
Licensed Practical Nurse
HOURS:
CASUAL (24 hour Home)
REPORTS TO:
C are Manager
JOB SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is an integrated member of the interdisciplinary care team and is responsible for providing direct Resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA), the Continuing Competency Program (CCP), and as noted in the Collaborative Care Model.
The LPN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and adheres to the Park Place Seniors Living Policy and Procedure Manual.
The Licensed Practical Nurse functions independently and works under the guidance of the Resident Care Manager to further provide leadership, support and direction to Mental Health Aides on an ongoing basis.
Responsible for current and valid registration Monitoring and Assessment Provides ongoing monitoring of Resident response to interventions identifies deviations from expected outcomes and responds accordingly.
Collaborates in Resident admission and discharge.
Provides information and advice to Residents, Families and Staff as needed.
Report significant changes in Residents status and concerns pertaining to team functioning to RCM immediately.
Informs the Resident Care Manager of situations that are beyond the scope of ability or experience of the LPN.
Planning Develops and prioritizes, reviews an individualized plan for each Resident with the Interdisciplinary Team for the physical, psychological and social care.
Assists the physician with examination, diagnostic tests and therapeutic measures.
Implements prescribed interventions (medications, medical treatments and procedures) and performs independent nursing interventions.
Ensures the ongoing administration of the Resident Care Plans and reviews this with the Interdisciplinary Team regularly.
Evaluation Evaluates the effectiveness of Nursing Care treatments and informs the Resident’s Physician of significant changes in condition of the Resident.
Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to problem-solve when required.
Evaluation of Care delivery.
The LPN is responsible for ensuring: care plans are carried out, documenting in Progress Notes, assessments, profiles, tracking and electronic records, within the LPN scope of practice.
Records complete and accurate relevant data for every Resident according to the Care Centre’s Charting protocol.
Follows and assists in revision of facility policies and standards of Nursing practice.
Observes Staff performance and participates in performance appraisals of MHA Staff.
Corrects unsafe conditions and practices within the Nursing Department.
Routine Audits.
Active input into nursing committees and follows through on committee recommendations.
Attends monthly Staff meetings.
Assists with the enforcement of fire and safety regulations.
Participates in special programs as assigned (i.e.
Flu immunization).
Arranges for Nursing Staff replacement after hours and weekends.
Consults with other professional team members as indicated (i.e.
PT, SW, RT, and OT).
Assists with preparing Doctor’s list as required.
Coordinating team assignments daily.
Participates in research, in-service classes’ onsite and off, Staff development and orientation when required.
Adherence to Professional and Care Centre protocols, practices and standards.
To ensure that their practice meets the legislative requirements and College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta Standards of Practice.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Are responsible to read, understand and comply with company’s Occupational Health & Safety policies and safe work practices.
All Staff to be aware of the safety policies.
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