LPN-On Call

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of professional nursing duties in the care of assisted living clients, complies with state and federal rules and regulations, and follows established policies and procedures of the assisted living agency.

JOB

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors unlicensed staff duties and responsibilities as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Ensures tasks are accomplished in a timely, quality manner, and reports problems to RN.
• Monitors client condition through clinical review of systems and reports changes in condition or problems to RN Care Manager.
• Initiates emergency treatment and reports to RN Care Manager.
• Participates in the completion, review and updating of service agreements and service plans.
• Assists with initiation of health care provider orders. Takes and records orders per agency procedure, notifying RN within 24 hours of order prior to implementation.
• Ensures accuracy and promptness in transcribing prescriber’s orders. (MD, NP, PA).
• Carries out proper charting practices and procedures in writing and through the use of the electronic charting and scheduled systems.
• Consults with RN about client conditions and their treatments.
• Assists with new admissions, transfers and discharges as requested by RN Supervisor.
• Assembles and operates equipment used for client care.
• Participates in the ordering and renewal of medications and treatments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by RN Supervisor such as wellness clinics, foot care clinics, etc.
• Assists in the monitoring and contributes to the evaluation of job performance of unlicensed staff.
• Consults with RN regarding unlicensed staff performance problems.
• Assists in planning, assigning and directing work of unlicensed staff as delegated by RN.
• Mentor and assists unlicensed staff as necessary.
• Provides support for on-call RN through the provision of information and support as first call as requested and assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the State of Minnesota, and maintain licensure.
• Must be familiar with general nursing and geriatric nursing practices.
• Demonstrates and maintains a level of professionalism and code of conduct congruent with the Nurse Practice Act and Catholic Eldercare @ Home’s mission and vision.
• Must possess good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Documents accurate and concise clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Must be able to train and teach procedures, policies, etc.
• May be required to work long hours, weekends and holidays.