Licensed Practical Nurse PT

Job Summary Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRIM experience specifically in heartfelt care for our residents and their families. Demonstrates and promotes SRIM’s core value of the golden rule, treating residents, families, visitors and associates in the same manner we would like to be treated. Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well‑being of residents, including assisting with admission of new residents, daily living activities, and administering specified medications. Supervises non‑licensed nursing staff and participates in the evaluation of non‑licensed staff. Responsibilities Demonstrates excellent decision‑making skills and understands the impact of those decisions. Sets and manages priorities. Accepts calls from staff during nights and weekends. Meets with on‑going and departing licensed practical nurses to discuss resident’s condition and any occurrences from the shift. Ensures communications are clear, accurate and timely. Counts controlled substances with the outgoing nurse, assuming responsibility for assuring accuracy of the count before accepting keys. Checks, orders, and administers prescribed medication with 100% accuracy. Ensures correct dosage by never pre‑pouring medications. Shows knowledge of medication interactions and side effects. Ensures medication cart is locked at all times. Obtains pertinent information and completes all required forms as established by policy and procedure during resident admission. Maintains ECC and LNS logs, service plan, progress notes, monthly summaries and follows healthcare provider orders. Assists in completing evaluations when needed for residents. Provides hands‑on care as needed to meet resident needs. Works with ADORS in reviewing and investigating all incident reports and recommends appropriate action and follow‑up to the DORS/executive director. Understands and adheres to ALF regulations pertaining to assisted living health‑care laws. Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects or situations that could cause harm or falls. Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits. Understands emergency policies and follows established procedures. Gives associates in nursing daily performance feedback. Participates in associates’ performance evaluations when requested by the DORS. Ensures associates participate in activities for residents as described in the activities calendar. Responds promptly and courteously to resident requests for assistance, including phone calls and requests from family and visitors. Maintains a clean, orderly environment for all residents. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors and associates. Wears clean and appropriate dress per established policy. Complies with HIPAA regulations. Is considered essential personnel, especially during emergencies. Takes initiative in work, seeks additional information, and offers solutions or suggestions. Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or requested. Willingly takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises employees in the Resident Services/Nursing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Physical Demands The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl regularly; sometimes sit, climb, balance, taste or smell, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Work Environment The employee is occasionally exposed to blood‑borne pathogens. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Qualifications Language Ability Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Math Ability Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Compute rates, ratios, and percentages; read and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills Knowledge of word processing software and electronic medical records. Education/Experience High‑school diploma or GED; one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and Licenses Valid state‑specific nursing license. Legal Disclaimers This position is open to all qualified individuals and is not restricted by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sr Companies