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JOB TITLE: LPN / RN
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor
Position Summary
The LPN/RN provides direct personal care services to Residents in the home and assures that all company policies and procedures, standards and Residents rights are observed during his/her assignment in the home.
Position Requirements
- Adhere to the Resident Assessment and Care Plan for each of the Residents in the home.
- Provide skilled personal assistance with bathing, dressing, oral care, grooming and any other assistance needed to assure that all personal needs are met completely, in a timely manner.
- Provide dignified assistance for incontinent residents.
- Administer medication to Residents in accordance with State regulations and training standards, assuring that all medication charts are kept up to date.
- Maintain an accurate Narcotic Count following the policies and procedures of the company. Any discrepancies will need to be communicated to the Nursing Supervisor immediately.
- Assess within your scope of profession (falls, skin tears, wounds, emergency situations, etc.) and communicate with residents DPOA/Emergency Contact and Doctors. Report end results to Nursing Supervisor and/or Operator, with proper documentation within nursing notes; including assessing the situation and determining the cause.
- Assurance that all Resident care logs, charts, records, journals, etc. are kept current.
- Be knowledgeable at all times regarding Resident behavior problems; effect and effectiveness of medications; changes in behavior, appetite, sleeping habits; doctor’s appointments; family outings; and other pertinent information. Document any significant events in nursing notes. Notify On Call or Nursing Supervisor, as determined necessary.
- Communicate with CMAs on medication changes, discontinued medications and behaviors.
- Communicate with CNAs on Resident Care changes.
- Keep the home clean, orderly, organized, and safe at all times, and does the laundry of the home and the Residents on a regular basis.
- Prepare meals according to the menu plans (including special dietary needs) and follow the daily schedule.
- Provides focused individual Resident interaction and activities in accordance with each Resident’s Assessment and Care Plan, assuring appropriate movement, exercise and mental stimulation for each Resident in the home.
- Is knowledgeable of KDADS care regulations and compliance requirements.
- Interact with Residents, families, and other staff in a professional manner.
- Participate in all required staff education meetings.
- Perform other reasonable duties as requested by Management.
- Monitor over condition of the property including yard, upkeep, trash removal, snow removal, etc. and refers all home or yard maintenance problems to the Management.
- Act in the best interest of Home of the Flint Hills at all times.
- Adheres to company appearance guidelines always when working in the home, attending a staff meeting or training session, or representing the company in any other capacity.
- Become knowledgeable of all the Company’s policies and procedures.
