Location: Burlington,NJ, USA
Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Keystone Center
Supervisor Title: Keystone Center Neighborhood Manager
I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
To organize, deliver and direct professional nursing care to residents.
Masonic Village at Burlington fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises in all our job descriptions.
Hospitality Promises
* We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
* We treat everyone with courteous respect.
* We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
* We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
* We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
* We embrace and value our differences.
* We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
* We ask, Is there anything else I can do for you?
* We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
* We pay attention to details.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Serves as charge nurse for assigned resident care neighborhood assuring continuous clinical leadership at all times. Directs paraprofessional staff regarding resident care and notifies families, physicians, and departments of residents' needs.
* Collects data on residents and accurately documents residents' condition. Documents care provided including, but not limited to: Wounds, MARS, TARS, Monthly Summaries, chart checks and order verification. Is cognizant of neighborhood EMR dashboard and addresses identified areas timely and accurately.
* Performs clinical testing such as glucometer and pulse oximetry as necessary. Administers ordered medications as approved and treatments including monitoring of IV fluid. Monitors effectiveness of medications and treatments.
* Prepares for and performs weekly rounds visits with the physician if applicable. Accepts physician's orders including verbal/telephone orders as appropriate and in compliance with regulations and nursing practice.
* Assists in completion of 24-Hour Report and Neighborhood Roster.
* Directs staff regarding resident care and notifies families, physicians, and departments of residents' needs or change in condition.
* Maintains CPR certification. Initiates CPR in compliance with facility policy.
* Assist with direct resident care including bathing, feeding, making beds, toileting, answering call lights and transporting residents to appointments and activities as needed. Participates with and encourages resident engagement in activities.
* Performs postmortem care as needed.
* Reports to on-coming shift and receives report from prior shift concerning condition of residents and any unusual occurrences. Is accountable for counting narcotics at change of shift with another licensed nurse and reporting any discrepancies.
* Participates in resident care conferences as needed.
* Reviews C.N.A. documentation for completeness prior to end of shift.
* Participates in the orientation of new nursing department personnel.
* Consults with Nursing Supervisor, Neighborhood Manager, or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Keystone Center as appropriate regarding specific nursing policies, interpretation of policies or suggestions/concerns regarding residents or employees including any concerns of possible resident abuse.
* Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Supports the infection control program.
* Assumes responsibility for maintaining knowledge and skills with respect to current community initiatives, nursing procedures and technology.
* Practices fiscal responsibility in the use of supplies and equipment and time management.
* Attends in-service programs and staff meetings.
III. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
* Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
IV. KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
* Basic computer knowledge required
V. LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS
* Current LPN licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.