Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Elm Terrace Gardens•Lansdale, PA

About The Position

Purpose To provide professional direct resident nursing care and, in conjunction with the Clinical Director, to supervise daily nursing activities performed by MED TECHs/Nursing Assistants. To promote and maintain a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for residents in the Personal Care Nursing Facility. To perform these duties in accordance with applicable current federal, state, and local regulations and standards, and as may be directed by the Clinical Director; and to perform these duties in accordance with the mission of Elm Terrace Gardens to promote the health and well-being of individual residents based on their functional abilities and potential. 12 hour shifts- Full-time position, shift is 7p-7a working 2 nights a week and every other weekend averaging 72 hours biweekly with available pick up time. We offer an excellent benefit package after 60 days of employment including medical, dental and vision. Nursing Care Functions - Duties 1 Render and administer professional nursing services, including the administration of medications, in accordance with physician's orders and the physician-approved individual resident care plans; and provide direct nursing care as necessary to assigned residents. 2 Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required; as directed, ensure that rooms are properly prepared to receive new residents. 3 As directed, notify families or responsible parties about resident expirations or transfers to acute care facilities. 4 Make rounds with residents' physicians as necessary and ensure their completion of record keeping. 5 Consult with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic services. 6 Notify physicians of incidents and changes in conditions. 7 Accurately complete, maintain, and verify drug inventories, medical forms, physician and consultant orders, reports, evaluations, and resident chart entries according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. 8 Knows and complies with the facility infection control policies and procedures, including the blood- borne pathogen standard, infectious waste disposal, and such other standards as may be promulgated from time to time. 9 Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service and treatment areas. 10 Follow established safety rules and regulations at all times, including fire safety procedures and disaster control. 11 Promptly report accidents, incidents, and unsafe and hazardous equipment or conditions. 12 Present positive endorsement of Elm Terrace Gardens, its mission, programs, policies, procedures, and administration to Elm terrace Gardens residents, staff, visitors, and other constituencies at all times. 13 Report to work as scheduled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against, race, color, religion, sex, nation origin, disability or genetic information.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and be currently licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, Department of State
Must have 2 years of supervisory experience preferably in a Personal Care Setting
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing Personal Care

Responsibilities

Render and administer professional nursing services, including the administration of medications, in accordance with physician's orders and the physician-approved individual resident care plans; and provide direct nursing care as necessary to assigned residents.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required; as directed, ensure that rooms are properly prepared to receive new residents.
As directed, notify families or responsible parties about resident expirations or transfers to acute care facilities.
Make rounds with residents' physicians as necessary and ensure their completion of record keeping.
Consult with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
Notify physicians of incidents and changes in conditions.
Accurately complete, maintain, and verify drug inventories, medical forms, physician and consultant orders, reports, evaluations, and resident chart entries according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Knows and complies with the facility infection control policies and procedures, including the blood- borne pathogen standard, infectious waste disposal, and such other standards as may be promulgated from time to time.
Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service and treatment areas.
Follow established safety rules and regulations at all times, including fire safety procedures and disaster control.
Promptly report accidents, incidents, and unsafe and hazardous equipment or conditions.
Present positive endorsement of Elm Terrace Gardens, its mission, programs, policies, procedures, and administration to Elm terrace Gardens residents, staff, visitors, and other constituencies at all times.
Report to work as scheduled.