LPN PRN

SAINTJOHN’S COMMUNITIES JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

REPORTS TO:

Director of Nursing,Nurse Manager or Charge NurseFLSA:
Non-Exempt – HourlyJOB OBJECTIVE:

Under the general direction of the Director of Health Services, Nurse Manager/Supervisor, the LPN provides nursing care to residents; ensures resident satisfaction and adherence to policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. Role models person first behaviors and holds others accountable to Saint John’s person-centered philosophy of care and service to provide our residents with the power of choice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Clinical Performance Contributes to the development of the resident’s individualized plan of care by obtaining and reporting observations and collected data to the RN.Documents observations and collected data thoroughly, accurately, and timely.

Demonstrates patient safety in the administration of medications for consistently adhering to the 7 Rights of Medication Administration.

Collaborates/consults with other members of the health care team through such avenues as Care Conferences, morning stand-up, and 1:1 meeting with residents, families, and other team members.

Contributes to the development of a teaching plan designed to meet residents’ needs.

Leadership Participates in a Quality Improvement team.

Fulfills the role of resident advocate. Consults with Saint John’s Ethics Committee as needed.

Collaborates with the Education Manager in the orientation of new staff.

Promotes operational efficiency through the judicious use of medical supplies, medications, dressings, and equipment. Requests replenishment of supplies when needed and completes the necessary paperwork for billing purposes. Monitors the use of supplies by others.

Participates in educational programs and seminars to continually refine clinical skills and enhance interpersonal relationships. Shares learnings with others.

Supervisory Assures that sufficient staff are present to provide resident care as outlined in the residents’ plans of care.

Delegates resident care to RAs recognizing their individual knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ensures that all delegated activities are completed thoroughly, accurately, and timely.

Utilizes critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions.

Provides formal and informal performance feedback to staff. Takes immediate action when unacceptable performance issues arise with any team member, then notifies supervisor.

Professionalism Maintains the confidentiality of proprietary business, financial, health, personal or other information concerning residents, employees, consultants, prospects, and operations and where appropriate complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as corporate and departmental standards.

Assures that all resident rights are maintained. Report any violations of suspected deviations according to Saint John's policy. Assist in the investigation of allegations of abuse and misappropriation of resident's property according to State and Federal regulations.

Works cooperatively with residents, clients, families, volunteers, visitors, and all levels of staff throughout the organization.

All Employees Must Foster Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and Responsibility Act with honesty and openness in all resident/family/ responsible party and employee contacts. Function as Saint John’s Communities Ambassadors to maintain a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity. Promote a responsible workplace in recognition and support of the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.

Demonstrate commitment to the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Function as a community member…