OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67970080

Ops Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission. Join APD's TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

Specific duties and responsibilities include providing practical nursing services to developmentally disabled individuals at Tacachale. Work is performed under the direction and general supervision of a registered nurse, and is reviewed for compliance, standards and procedures. Works in conjunction with the registered nurse to assure continuity of care and adherence to ICF/IDD standards. Prepares, administers and documents medications and treatments as per nursing policy and procedure. Maintains documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Observes, records and reports physical and behavioral responses to medication and treatment. Provides emergency nursing service within the scope of nursing practice. Assists the registered nurse and/or Licensed Independent Practitioner in clinics, diagnostic tests and physical examinations. Conduct an initial assessment and provide appropriate treatment as soon as possible after being notified or becoming aware of an injury or possible injury. Complete Section II of the DDC Incident Report Form in accordance with IM process. Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, special clinics and nursing committees as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position requirements include willingness to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency. Must possess and maintain a current Practical Nurse license. Must maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices. Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell. Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks. Must be able to work 16-hour shifts as needed.

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Human anatomy and physiology. Microsoft Word and Outlook. Ability to provide emergency nursing care to include but not limited to basic life support, emergency care for choking (abdominal thrust), rescue breathing and use emergency equipment. Read, teach and implement residents' support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions. Work as a team member. Operate software programs to include Word and the Internet. Assess residents' skills and needs. Keep records on residents' progress. Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Utilize problem-solving techniques. Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to nursing operations. Assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency. Demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and PASS Skills in the use of emergency equipment within the scope of training. The use of MS Office Suite software including Word and Outlook. Communicating effectively orally and in writing.