RN/ LPN - Residential House Manager

Sertoma Center Inc•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Description: Sertoma Center Benefits at Sertoma- we offer our LPN's the following. Competitive wages. Paid job-related training. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees. 401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 90 days of employment. Generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40 hours per week and advancement opportunities. $2,500.00 new hire Bonus. RN/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Supervisory Responsible for the health and welfare of the people supported in the medical residential group home and providing a family-type home atmosphere. Manages all activities including upkeep of home and food budgeting. LPN staff at Sertoma have an exceptional nurse to patient ratio of 3:1 and are assigned a full-time Direct Support Professional as an assistant. Shift: 12-hour, day shift Reports to: Agency Chief Operations Officer for clinical related issues and Residential Directors and Residential Coordinators for residential related issues Supervises: Direct Support Staff working in the medical residential home. Works with: Individuals we serve, human resources, case managers, clinic staff, residential staff, employment staff External Relationships: TNDDA, Managed Care Organizations, family/guardians/conservators, employers, community partners, Independent Support Coordinators, Support Coordinators (ECF), physicians, pharmacy

Requirements

Current unencumbered RN/LPN license
Work Experience: Previous experience with ID/DD population preferred but not required. Time management skills and ability to multi-task are beneficial in this position
Physical Requirements: Sight and hearing, ability to lift/assist people supported and to intervene during behavioral episodes in a manor in keeping with company policies
You will recognize that your efforts are part of a team function of which all Sertoma staff are members. This will be accomplished through showing consistent respect to co-workers, recognition of the diversity that is present in the workplace and practicing an unbiased disposition of Sertoma business.
You will contribute to the mission and principles of Sertoma by continually being dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities. This will be achieved by remaining alert to new concepts which could improve or enhance your job individually, the individuals served, or the collective functions of Sertoma.
You will adhere to an acceptable level of professionalism to ensure the maintenance of confidentiality of discretion necessary in the maintenance of person supported and personnel records.
You will observe all Sertoma routine about work schedules, presence during working hours which confirms to those of Sertoma, designated periods of break time, lunch hour, etc.
You will perform any other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse, Chief Operating Officer, Sr. Director of Residential Services, Director of Residential Services, or Residential Coordinator.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with ID/DD population preferred but not required.
Time management skills and ability to multi-task are beneficial in this position

Responsibilities

Ensure health and safety of people supported by ensuring adequate exercise, providing assigned nursing services, maintaining up to date postings of medical/emergency information, ensuring home is hazard free, participating routinely in training for fire evacuation, maintaining clean/sanitary environment and reporting any maintenance needs promptly.
Ensure a family atmosphere through interaction, counseling, outings, conversation, etc.
Meet the needs of the people supported through training and maintaining a clean home, meal preparation, assisting with personal hygiene, and shopping.
Conduct and participate in monthly house meetings.
Encourage people supported to follow dietary menus. Post all menus/special diets for easy access for other staff.
Plan and follow through with regularly scheduled recreational activities at the house.
Maintain house records in an orderly and up to date manner (i.e., fire drills, med requests, on-site person supported records, licensure, ISP, etc.)
Work regular schedule, participate as a team player, offer to cover, or swap shifts when time off is needed. Sertoma nurses are required to cover shifts with existing nursing staff.
Distribute medications and other medical treatments as prescribed. Follow nursing plan of care. Maintain daily medication counts and reorder medications as necessary according to agency policy and procedures. Report medication errors when discovered.
Attend circle of support meetings, monthly staff meetings and in-service meetings, ISP meetings. Provide input to the RN, case manager and residential department on all plans.
Maintain the vehicle logs to include regular cleaning, monthly mileage form, gas receipts etc. Promptly report any vehicle problems to the maintenance department via work order or phone call to maintenance department.
Submit monthly paperwork to the residential department according to schedule as assigned.
Familiarize self with licensure, fire marshal and quality assurance standards and always maintain group home within these standards. Meet with residential director or residential coordinator regarding any issues.
Communicate with the appropriate staff immediately regarding any concerns, problems, or outside issues from external relationships.
Complete and document nursing notes daily.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Paid job-related training.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees.
401(k) retirement with up to 5% company match for full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
Generous personal paid time off for employees working 30-40 hours per week and advancement opportunities.
$2,500.00 new hire Bonus.

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