JOB SUMMARY: The LPN is responsible for promoting the health and well being of each resident by providing accurate nursing assessments, giving appropriate input to the development of care plans, and educating staff on the appropriate and proper care of each resident. This position is also responsible for developing systems, procedures, and training programs that support governing state and federal regulations.

• BENEFITS
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Sick Time

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Management

• Adhere to and implement operational and resident care policies and procedures.
• Oversee and ensure completion of state-required documentation and forms.
• Complete and submit any required reports for the Nurse Consultant.
• Support Executive Director and Marketing Director with any events or programs to promote the community, i.e. Health Fair.
• Develop and support a system that allows for a constant flow of communication to the Director of Nursing regarding: resident, family, or employee concerns, decline of resident condition, employee injuries, budget disparities, or any matters that potentially impact operations.
• Conduct Health Services Quality Assurance Audits, per company policies and directions and create Plan of Correction (POC) when appropriate to assist the community to achieve and maintain compliance with State, Federal and company laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Assume on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis and assign on-call responsibilities to other qualified management.
• Develop knowledge of community policies, procedures and state/federal regulations pertaining to resident care.
• Possess and maintain strong knowledge of Oregon Board of Nursing requirements, and especially as they pertain to Nursing Delegation.
• Possess and maintain a strong ability to teach and train on all components of Nurse Delegation.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Med Room components and Medication Administration.
• Ability to teach and train to all levels of staff, both licensed and unlicensed on healthcare/nursing topics and skills.
• Responsible for implementing periodic quality assurance measures.
• Assist in monitoring employees on modified duty and actively participate in the community’s safety program.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Resident Health and Wellness

• Oversee the safety and well being of the residents in accordance with the company’s philosophy and standards of care.
• Possess and maintain a strong knowledge of the community, its benefits, the services provided, healthcare services overall, the residents and employees.
• Review and perform evaluations of resident health and functional care needs prior to move in to ensure that the community can meet the resident’s needs and regulatory requirements have been met.
• Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident prior to move-in, when changes in resident’s condition occur, and as required by company policy and state regulation.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date individual service plan and participate in the service plan conference.
• Coordinate with other community health care professionals, health services the resident may need, i.e. home health, hospice, specialty physician services, etc.
• Monitor status of resident’s health condition and initiate actions in response to changing needs.
• Perform selected clinical tasks that reflect an unusual or unique condition in a resident or that cannot be delegated, i.e. IM injections.
• Assist in coordinating resident transfers, to or from a hospital or another health facility.
• Ensure required paperwork for providing resident care is completed and up-to-date.
• Review daily any and all communication tools used in providing resident care.
• Establish a medication and treatment administration program. Monitor all medications and prescriptions. Update system as needed and educate medication aides on the program, frequently reviewing their ability to safely administer medications.
• Develop systems to effectively and efficiently communicate residents’ needs with caregiver staff, family, physician, or agency involved in the resident’s care, for any resident change of condition, new or re-admit, or as needed.
• Establish and maintain an open-door policy and a high level of ongoing communication with residents and families and for responding to concerns/grievances in a timely manner.
• Conduct periodic audits of resident service plans, ADL logs, level of care fees, medication administration program, narcotics log, and caregiver delegation/assignments to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Participate, as invited, in resident council or town hall meetings.

Hiring, Supervising and Training

• Assist the Director of Nursing in hiring, training, evaluation, corrective action and scheduling of all caregiving personnel to ensure adequate, well-trained staff are available to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a schedule for the caregiver staff that sufficiently meets the needs of residents and ensures proper staffing.
• Provide training for all caregiver and medication aide staff in accordance with company standards, policies, training programs, and state and federal regulations.
• Ensure all staff are provided on-going education on infection control guidelines and that standards of safe practice are met.
• Provide an “open door” to employees, addressing all grievances/concerns in a timely manner and promoting a harassment free work environment.
• Administer performance evaluations and corrective action when appropriate.
• Lead by example, encourage teamwork, promote the company’s mission and values, and provide ongoing coaching to employees.
• Motivate employees through recognition programs, training, and teambuilding.
• Assist in providing staffing coverage in the event of staff shortages or emergencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• 4x12
• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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