LPN Memory Care 2 - Weekends

LPN Memory Care 2 - Weekends

Part-time, Day

Every Other Saturday/Sunday

The LPN performs direct resident/patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent performs nursing assessments, follows the plan of care in accordance with physician's plan of treatment; provides nursing services in accordance with current nursing practice; and evaluates resident's/patient's response to treatment. Supportive of the Village's mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Education: This job requires a combination of education, training and experience that is acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certifications: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid driver's license.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted): Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Special Working Conditions: The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The associate is exposed to infectious diseases. The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities. Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department. The Home Health LPN may be exposed to outdoor elements while accessing a patient's residence. All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and mental demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job demands include maximum occasional lift of 75 lbs from knuckle to waist level; maximum occasional lift of 20 lbs from floor to 48 inches
• Maximum occasional carry of 20 lbs for 75 ft
• Maximum occasional push/pull horizontal of 40 lbs at 40 inches height for 100 feet; maximum frequent push/pull horizontal of 10 lbs at 46 inches for 100 feet
• Maximum occasional grip force of 40 lbs; maximum occasional lateral pinch force of 15 lbs
• Maximum occasional climb of 8 inches
• Frequent forward reach; frequent bend; frequent fine motor coordination; occasional foot coordination; occasional balance
• Frequent sitting; continuous standing; and continuous walking.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides direction to care givers on a daily basis.