LPN or TMA Care Center: 72 hrs/pay period (Eve & Wkend)

Johnson Memorial Health Services•Dawson, MN

10h•$20 - $35

About The Position

The LPN/TMA passes medications under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN and is a team leader. This position is scheduled a mix of 8 & 12 hr shifts from 2:00pm-10:30pm and 6a-6:30pm, every third weekend, and rotating holidays. TMA Range: $20.00 - $30.00 LPN Range: $25.10 - $34.99 Shift Differentials: Night: $3.50/hour Weekend: $2.50/hour Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Responsibilities Demonstrates behaviors that align with Johnson Memorial Health Services’ Core Values: Together, Kindness and Trust. Answer telephone and relay messages. Review resident care notes with NA/R in preparation for care conference. Set up and give regular scheduled oral, rectal, and topical medications. May not administer IM, sub q, intradermal or NG medications or feedings (TMA). May not score tablets. Make rounds as frequently as necessary as indicated by resident’s needs and report to charge nurse. Administer ordered treatments including eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops. May not do sterile dressings. Set up and give prn medications with the charge nurse’s approval and document response (TMA). Keep medication cart and med room in compliance with regulations. Resident Orders (Licensure Dependent) Monthly med check-in as needed. Recognize significant changes in resident’s condition and inform charge nurse. Check narcotics at the beginning and end of shift. Take vitals as assigned and indicated. Answer call lights promptly and meet the resident’s needs. Support terminal resident to a dignified death and assist the family. Participate as required in quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI). Be available to help the charge nurse with emergencies. Assist with necessary paperwork in admission, transfer, death, and discharge. Come prepared and on time and participate in initial and quarterly care conference. Investigate all incidents with nurse and complete variance report as needed. Is alert to resident’s spiritual and emotional needs. Check and follow through with items in daybook. Monitor NA/R work performance and report quality issues to charge nurse. May obtain specimens as needed accept urinary catheterization. Do monthly vital signs by the 10th of each month. Give dietary supplements. Communicate and follow-up on dietary needs. Give report to oncoming shift. Take report from aides and follow-up. Inform charge nurse, Resident Care Coordinator, and other departments for changes in resident condition. Report pertinent information regarding residents or employees to Director of Nursing. Monitor and chart pertinent changes in resident health status as directed by charge nurse. Administer and record all medications given according to facility policies and procedures. Chart any resident exceptions. Chart behaviors as observed or reported. Daily chart following rotation system. Review care plan with NA/R and bring changes to RN for updating care plan. Update communication books and Point Click Care (PCC) as needed. Follow infection control techniques to prevent spread of infection. Complete maintenance request forms as needed. Complete incident report forms as needed. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Participate in daily employee exercise program. Follow Safe Patient Handling Guidelines. Communicate need for supplies, equipment, or facility to the appropriate person. Participate in outside workshops and share information. Use available resource materials. Possess knowledge of procedures and policies and act accordingly. Provide a mature, cooperative example to staff. Return phone messages and fill in as needed to meet staffing levels. Follow scheduling guidelines. Maintain good work attendance Attend departmental, quarterly, and other required meetings. Perform additional duties as requested by charge nurse. Complete required annual trainings per policy. Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

LPN (preferred) or TMA/CNA with 6 months experience in long term care
Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
Ability to organize and set priorities.
Possess English verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

Answer telephone and relay messages.
Review resident care notes with NA/R in preparation for care conference.
Set up and give regular scheduled oral, rectal, and topical medications.
Make rounds as frequently as necessary as indicated by resident’s needs and report to charge nurse.
Administer ordered treatments including eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops.
Keep medication cart and med room in compliance with regulations.
Recognize significant changes in resident’s condition and inform charge nurse.
Check narcotics at the beginning and end of shift.
Take vitals as assigned and indicated.
Answer call lights promptly and meet the resident’s needs.
Support terminal resident to a dignified death and assist the family.
Participate as required in quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI).
Be available to help the charge nurse with emergencies.
Assist with necessary paperwork in admission, transfer, death, and discharge.
Come prepared and on time and participate in initial and quarterly care conference.
Investigate all incidents with nurse and complete variance report as needed.
Is alert to resident’s spiritual and emotional needs.
Check and follow through with items in daybook.
Monitor NA/R work performance and report quality issues to charge nurse.
May obtain specimens as needed accept urinary catheterization.
Do monthly vital signs by the 10th of each month.
Give dietary supplements.
Communicate and follow-up on dietary needs.
Give report to oncoming shift.
Take report from aides and follow-up.
Inform charge nurse, Resident Care Coordinator, and other departments for changes in resident condition.
Report pertinent information regarding residents or employees to Director of Nursing.
Monitor and chart pertinent changes in resident health status as directed by charge nurse.
Administer and record all medications given according to facility policies and procedures.
Chart any resident exceptions.
Chart behaviors as observed or reported.
Daily chart following rotation system.
Review care plan with NA/R and bring changes to RN for updating care plan.
Update communication books and Point Click Care (PCC) as needed.
Follow infection control techniques to prevent spread of infection.
Complete maintenance request forms as needed.
Complete incident report forms as needed.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Participate in daily employee exercise program.
Follow Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.
Communicate need for supplies, equipment, or facility to the appropriate person.
Participate in outside workshops and share information.
Use available resource materials.
Possess knowledge of procedures and policies and act accordingly.
Provide a mature, cooperative example to staff.
Return phone messages and fill in as needed to meet staffing levels.
Follow scheduling guidelines.
Maintain good work attendance
Attend departmental, quarterly, and other required meetings.
Perform additional duties as requested by charge nurse.
Complete required annual trainings per policy.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.