LPN Community Nurse

PACE Southeast Michigan•Westland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supplements the nursing care needs of participants as established in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) plan of care. The LPN assists the primary care providers in the collection of specific assessment data that is used by the IDT in the planning of care needs. The LPN performs acts, tasks, or functions under the direction of the RN, physician, or nurse practitioner, and acts only within the scope of his/her authority to practice.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with current Michigan licensure.
Must have one (1) year of experience with frail or elderly population.
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 engaging in direct participant contact.

Nice To Haves

The ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the RN or primary care providers in the collection of specific assessment data upon initial visit and routine re-evaluations.
Works with the participant, family, and interdisciplinary team in implementing the participant's plan of care.
Assists with data collection for routine and episodic visits to the clinic and communicates findings to the medical provider or team.
Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications, including actions and side effects, and instructs participant/family in safe administration at home.
Signs, dates, and performs all charting/documentation of medications.
Reports and follows up on any medication errors in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participates in the collection of information and maintains accurate records of participant functional status and care given.
Advocates on behalf of the participant and demonstrates accountability in resolving participant concerns or issues.
Understands, complies with, and promotes the Participant Bill of Rights.
Assesses and works toward achieving high levels of participant satisfaction.
Assists the RN with the implementation of nursing research studies through gathering of data.
Reviews current periodical literature relevant to the general practice of nursing and the PACE model of care.