Assisted Living Licensed Practical Nurse

and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living and Care Management, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing for the health care needs of Duncaster residents in the apartments. Functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial and environmental needs. Acts as the charge nurse and works to resolve issues and concerns of CNAs. Performs all job responsibilities according to Duncaster's Policies & Procedures.

• Prompt response to changes in resident condition to include communication with physician or practitioner and family or responsible party as indicated.
• Respond to calls for aid to include assessment for injury, completion of documentation and communication with appropriate parties, and adjustment to plan of care if indicated.
• Complete data collection as necessary based on the resident's condition.
• Referral to appropriate professionals or agencies whenever the condition necessitates ensuring that if the resident's condition is no longer chronic &stable, services of a licensed home care agency are engaged, or other appropriate arrangements are made.
• Assume administrative responsibilities within the department to include chart audits and other duties as requested by the RN Designee and Director of Assisted Living.
• Communicates with Dogwood aide staff each shift and as needed.
• Supervises provision of care by Assisted Living aide.
• Provide treatments as prescribed; effectively communicate to MD or practitioner when indicated.
• Manage medications to include verifying orders, pre-pouring or working with pharmacy managing pre-pour, administering and documenting; communicate with MD or practitioner when indicated.
• Carries out the plan of care for the resident and instruct the assisted living aide of services to be provided.
• Demonstrate skills specific to providing care to residents affected by dementia.
• Utilizes standard precautions at all times and reports potential exposure or hazardous condition to supervisor.
• Accurate and timely regular documentation on 24-hour report and resident chart of interventions, changes in condition, referrals to other services, notifications of MD and/or family, etc.
• Audits charts along with other Quality initiatives designated by the Director of Assisted Living and Care Management.
• Responsible for electronic medical record charting.

Education and Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of nursing, and physical assessment skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form.
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic knowledge of human relations skills necessary to deal effectively with the geriatric residents, their families, and CHHC staff.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing care, preferable in outpatient services.
• Must hold a valid LPN license in the state of Connecticut with a minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience in nursing.

Hours

3:00pm-11:20pm, 24 hours per week

What are the benefits?

• Paid sick time
• PTO
• Employee discount lunches
• Free Access to Aquatic & Fitness Center
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance (voluntary benefit)
• 401(k) matching

Req. 1855

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