Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Mira Vie at West Milford•West Milford, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a per diem LPN for Mira Vie at West Milford. The LPN is responsible for assessing the health status of new and existing residents and developing their care or service plans. This role involves routine communication with direct care staff, medication aides, other nursing staff, the Director of Health and Wellness, and the Administrator regarding resident needs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position also includes ongoing audits and reviews of clinical systems to maintain compliance with State regulations and policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
LPN licensure required.
Must have one year of experience as a nurse or caregiver preferably in assisted living, home health or memory care.
Minimum six months experience in a supervisory role.
Must be able to read physician orders and match to Medication Administration Records for residents.
Understanding of medical terminology adequate to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows the services outlined in each resident's service plan in a friendly and supportive manner.
Documents any observed change of condition in accordance with local rules and regulations and policies.
Communicates with Director, Health and Wellness on resident needs on an as needed basis to ensure consistent quality services.
Participates in providing hands-on care and specific nursing tasks as required and in support of the resident's care plan.
Reviews care plans and ensures the plan meets with resident's specific level of support as required by state regulations.
Provides clinical support and training of care staff in support of continuing education requirements for care staff.
Assists in transcription of physicians' orders and the review of new physicians' orders.
Maintains the proper certifications required by local and state licensing agencies which include on-going in-service trainings, accreditations, specific coursework and certifications.
Assists the community with compliance with the CQI Program.
Reports identified issues not supporting quality services to Executive Director.
Provides specific review of Medication Administration Records (MARs) and review of the Daily Report to ensure appropriate clinical interventions are implemented and reviewed on those residents on alert or with acuity changes.
Other CQI tasks may be assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness or Executive Director as required.
Follows all local, state and federal rules and regulations as they apply to services delivered for all residents. This involves resident care and documentation and compliance with HIPAA, OHSA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Works in a safe manner, supports other employees in working in a safe manner, and corrects unsafe actions.
Compliant with Safety Committee Standards.
Should workplace injuries occur, when required, assists the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and management of the injured worker communication with care provider and Management Company.
Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assists others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Models professional behavior in communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and both clinical and non-clinical staff in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.