Lead LPN Direct Care

Network Human Services•Ellington, CT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead LPN is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor/Manager, as well as the supervision of the shift under the Residential Manager. This role involves enriching the lives of persons with disabilities and carrying out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while adhering to all governing regulations pertaining to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals.

Requirements

Valid Nursing Degree/License
Good interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skills
Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information
Ability to handle stressful and/or crisis situations
Good time-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)
Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrier
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program and maintains a current LPN license through the State of CT

Responsibilities

Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policies
Carry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals
Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homes
Receive and implement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as needed
Order resident medications per MD orders
Administer medications
Monitor residents’ vitals and weights
Review nursing care plans
Assist hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are met
Track medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being met
Attend resident medical appointments
Collaborate with outside medical professionals
Ensure that special diets/consistencies are being followed and prepared properly
Assist residents with all ADL tasks as needed
Prepare kardexes and perform daily review of individuals’ kardexes and MD orders for compliance
Provide medical monitoring and manage symptoms as needed for residents
Complete documentation and follow-up as required
File medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individuals
Maintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of supplies
Assist RN supervisor when needed
Maintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residents
Ensure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as needed
Supervise and train direct care staff as designated by Manager
To be a role model for direct care staff
Consult with Manager weekly on operation of the house
Replace and refill all forms; review financial, program and medical data
With Manager, arrange and monitor schedules and staffing patterns including emergency coverage/shift coverage
Oversee resident programming, recreation
Perform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor/Manager