LPN

GOODWILL MENNONITE HOME INC•Grantsville, MD

22d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Retirement Community is committed to providing each resident with the assistance and support needed to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of well-being and functioning. Every employee is required to abide by specified Work Principles and Performance Expectations. Employees are expected to be aware of the physical requirements and environmental conditions of their job and to take sensible precautions to avoid accidents. This job description is not a contract and employment can be terminated by either party at any time. The LPN Charge Nurse is responsible for reviewing resident conditions, preparing and administering medications and treatments, documenting care, and communicating with physicians, families, and other departments. The role requires adherence to strict work principles and performance expectations to ensure excellent resident care.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain any and all required certification and/or licensure from the appropriate agency.
Make himself or herself available to work as scheduled on an on-going basis (if a regularly scheduled employee).
Report to work on the day and at the time indicated on the posted work schedule.
Report to work dressed appropriately for the work assignment.
Remain at the workstation throughout the tour of duty except when excused or sent by the supervisor.
Take breaks and meal times in accordance with policies and procedures.
Willingly cooperate with supervisor and coworkers.
Comply with all appropriate standards and practices of the discipline.
Comply with all Goodwill Retirement Community rules, procedures, and policies.
Encourage professionalism, mutual respect, and teamwork.
Work to maintain a positive atmosphere and attitude.
Recognize problems that interfere with excellent care and handle them appropriately.
Have the physical ability to lift and/or carry light objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Frequently manipulate with assistance up to 150 pounds while positioning and transferring residents.
Manipulate up to and in excess of 250 pounds with assistance while positioning and transferring residents.
Push residents weighing in excess of 250 pounds in wheelchairs on tiled and carpeted floors.
Stand, stoop, squat, bend, reach to floor level, reach up to 6 feet above floor level, and walk up to 16 consecutive hours per day with infrequent rest periods.
Be aware of the physical demands and environmental conditions and take sensible precautions to avoid accidents.
Learn and engage in practices that ensure safety for all, including the use of appropriate body mechanics.
Comply with OSHA rule at 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Input from the employee on performance level monitoring.

Responsibilities

Review the condition of all residents and events of the last 24 hours using reports and oral reports to ensure appropriate care during the next shift.
Review scheduled events for the day to ensure appropriate preparation.
Pass medications accurately and initial immediately after administration.
Prepare medication reorder forms to ensure all medications are on hand.
Administer treatments accurately at the appropriate times.
Stock treatment carts and notify the nursing office of needed supplies.
Pass instructions and information to Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs).
Complete necessary forms such as Concurrent Reviews and Incident Reports.
Notify families promptly of changes in resident condition or other incidents.
Record faxed telephone orders from physicians for care, medications, and treatments.
Fax or telephone pharmacy orders from physicians for medications and treatments.
Maintain the appropriate delivery of oxygen to residents on oxygen.
Administer all tube feedings following physician orders.
Administer all intravenous fluids as ordered by the physician.
Maintain liaison with Administration, Dietary, Activities, and Maintenance Departments.
Meet the personal needs of the resident with the assistance of GNAs.
Inventory all Schedule II drugs with the oncoming charge nurse.
Review and authenticate the Treatment Book, Medicine Administration Record, and Antipsychotic Drug Charts.
Make all required entries in each resident's chart.
Prepare physician orders, MARs, treatment sheets, and behavior sheets for the ensuing month.
Update Geriatric Nursing Assistant section sheets as needed.
Complete assessments of all residents on the potential problem list.
Inform physicians of significant changes and problems in a timely manner.
Report malfunctioning equipment, needed building repairs, and safety concerns to the Maintenance Department.
Report procedures used and problems encountered during the shift to the incoming charge nurse and CNAs.
Deliver keys for medications and refrigerated materials to the incoming charge nurse.
Carry out appropriate notifications upon the death of a resident.
Provide positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to GNAs.
Assist nursing staff in maintaining isolation technique where needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.