Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

Title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)—PRN
Reports To: Medical Program Coordinator or RN
Classification: Part-Time
FLSA Status: PRN
Created: November 30, 2013

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe and therapeutic environment for individuals served and
following through on their individual plans of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contribute to and actively participate in the planning and actualization of daily projects
• Update the Medical Program Coordinator and other staff regarding health related problems of the individual served; discuss reason for treatments, medications, etc. with the Medical Program Coordinator.
• Assist in educating all staff so they may better understand conditions of the individuals served.
• Participate in the education of self and other staff members.
• Assess individual served health needs and situations that have potential to cause problematic health issues. Record findings on all appropriate nurse notes each shift.
• Assist with medical QA checks upon request.
• Contribute health-related input to the ISP (Individual Support Plan) as indicated and upon request.
• Attend ISP and Circle of Support (COS) meetings as requested.
• Assist in compilation of monthly summaries on individuals served.
• Monitor and provide reports of seizures to the RN Healthcare Coordinator. Assist in seizure data gathering as applicable.
• Serve as the Liaison nurse for the individual served, assisting the Medical Program Coordinator in making nursing decisions and judgments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and utilizes infection control procedures.
• Communicate with physicians as needed regarding health related issues.
• Accompany individuals served to physician visits; obtain and provide needed information; route orders back to the Medical Program Coordinator immediately after all visit.
• Assure the top of a Physician Consultation Form is completed and taken to all appointments.
• Review and maintain all incoming physician orders in the client chart. Communicate any/all new orders to the oncoming shift nurse, i.e., give a shift to shift report to the oncoming nurse.
• Administer all medications according to best practice guidelines, adhering to DIDS protocols for Medication administration.
• Provide tube feeding treatments and other skilled nursing treatments such as wound care, respiratory treatments, etc. for the individual served. Follow MAR and Physician orders.
• Review the quality and quantity of health-related documentation upon arrival to the work site, assuring that the previous shift nurse has documented properly and alerting the Medical Program
• Coordinator if there are deficiencies in any nurse’s documentation.
• Generate and route incident reports to Evergreen management as needed.
• Compile medication error reports and route to the Medical Program Coordinator no later than then next day following incident.
• File health related documents in the individuals served health records in the home.
• Route all expired and discontinued medications to the Medical Program Coordinator for disposal.
• Assist with reviewing and double-checking the MARS at the beginning of the month, checking for corrections, placing reasons for meds, times and other pertinent information on the MAR., etc.
• Attend appropriate in-services and staff meetings as directed.
• Become familiar with and comply with state and federal regulations as they pertain to the job position and work environment. 
• Cooperate with state survey teams and other state officials as requested and as applicable.
• Report concerns of client abuse, neglect and mistreatment immediately and according to protocol.
• Obtain and record monthly weights and daily vital signs if indicated.
• Assist in the gathering of data for the annual risk assessment.
• Maintain all medical information in the file in an organized manner.
• Reorder all creams, topical and powders from the pharmacist as needed. (These are not routinely sent by the pharmacy; you must call them and let them know when you are running low.
• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Must be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program
• Minimum of one (1) year clinically relevant experience required. Experience working with elderly, or intellectually disabled individuals.
• Must have knowledge of and technical skills of medical nursing procedures, first aid and basic principles of nursing.
• Must know or learn about intellectual and developmental disabilities, seizure disorders, Autism and other associated diagnoses pertaining to the field of intellectual disabilities and geriatrics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent travel
• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly assist consumers physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
• Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequent exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will not supervise.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and must have the ability to deal with individuals served and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions
• May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses
• Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals served, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individuals served
• Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities
• Must be able to prioritize work tasks
• Must be able to work without close personal supervision
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts available including weekends, up to 29 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

• Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. 
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Must be able to work some evenings when required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.