Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US:

Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Provides nursing care to residents in Memory Care community’s through assessment, planning implementations and reevaluation of resident needs.  Carries out and interprets policies, procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.  Provides person-centered physical and psychological support, care, and service to all residents and their families.  Provides leadership to CNAs, and Resident Assistants.

REPORTS TO:  Clinical Services Director and RN

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assesses resident needs, and provides necessary nursing care as per resident's care plan.   
• Directly supervises CNAs on one's assigned team.  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, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible to participate in Pathways of Purpose program by applying functional engagement during workday in all daily interactions with residents.
• Ensures that resident rights are maintained
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and per physician orders.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients upon admission;
• Handles resident, family, or physician complaints/concerns, referring issues to CSD as necessary.
• Respects advance directives and assists residents to a dignified death; and provides emotional and spiritual support to family and other staff as needed.
• Responds to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. 
• Participates in department and/or unit performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned

§  Attends in-service training programs for department specific and other relevant programs, i.e., safety, infection control, orientation, etc., as scheduled.  

§  Is aware of and carries out general community and specific departmental safety policies; always reports hazards/safety issues promptly.

§  Is aware of and practices principles of infection control; reports infection control issues promptly. 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A current and valid nursing license. A minimum of three years of experience in a senior living community; a minimum of three years of experience in a management/supervisory position or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

·       First Aid and CPR certification

·       LifeScan criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

·       Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis

·       Basic Class “C” Driver’s License  with a clean driving record, and free of restrictions or limitations as required by State regulation

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