Community LPN

PACE Southeast Michigan•Dearborn, MI

11d

About The Position

The Community Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supplements participants’ nursing care needs as established in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. Working under the direction of an RN, physician, or nurse practitioner, the LPN collects specific assessment data used by the IDT to plan and evaluate care, and performs duties only within the scope of their authority to practice. The LPN works with participants, families, and interdisciplinary team members to implement the plan of care. Duties include assisting with data collection during clinic visits, communicating findings to medical providers or the team, preparing and administering prescribed medications safely and accurately, explaining medication actions and side effects, and instructing participants and families in safe medication administration at home. The LPN documents medications and care, reports and follows up on medication errors, maintains accurate records of participant functional status, advocates for participants, and works to address concerns and support participant satisfaction. The LPN participates in required annual training and screening, continuing education, nursing research data collection, and review of relevant nursing and PACE literature. The role requires current Michigan LPN licensure, at least one year of experience with a frail or elderly population, completion of standardized competencies before working independently, and medical clearance and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact. Work conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases and physical tasks such as walking, stooping, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting 40 pounds or more.

Requirements

Current Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
At least one year of experience with a frail or elderly population.
Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.
Must meet a standardized set of competencies before working independently.
Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before direct participant contact.
Manual dexterity to complete tasks; walking, stooping, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting 40 pounds or more may be required.
Annual mandatory training and screening, including infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.

Responsibilities

Collect assessment data at initial visits and routine re-evaluations under the direction of an RN or primary care provider for use in planning and evaluating participant needs.
Work with participants, families, and interdisciplinary team members to implement participants’ plans of care.
Assist with data collection during routine and episodic clinic visits and communicate findings to medical providers or the team.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications safely, accurately, and promptly.
Demonstrate knowledge of administered medications, including their actions and side effects, and instruct participants and families in safe medication administration at home.
Sign, date, and complete medication charting and documentation; report and follow up on medication errors according to PACE policies and procedures.
Collect information and maintain accurate records of participant functional status and care provided.
Advocate for participants and demonstrate accountability in resolving participant concerns or issues.
Understand, comply with, and promote the Participant Bill of Rights and work toward high participant satisfaction.
Participate in annual mandatory in-service training and screening, including infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training.
Pursue self-development through continuing education and available resources.
Assist the RN with nursing research studies by gathering data.
Review relevant nursing periodicals and information about the PACE model of care.
Meet standardized competencies before working independently.