Job description

Premier Healthcare Management of Sandstone

Position Description

Position Title: LPN

Department: Nursing

Supervisor: Clinical Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will ensure that the health and safety of all residents are met. The LPN will assist the RN with planning, coordinating, and managing the assisted living services and act within the Assisted Living facility regulations. The LPN is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and monitoring of assisted living service delivery under the direction of the RN.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as a LPN, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
• Must have a valid drivers license, if driving is required.
• At least 3 years experience in related field.

OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position required the incumbent to have:

• Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
• Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, residents, family members and RN Supervisor.
• Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Work within Assisted Living facility guidelines including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.

• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Assisted Living.
• Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of resident, resident’s records and resident living environments.
• Is willing to carry a cell phone and be available for staffing and notifications.
• Communicates and documents resident data to staff as needed.
• Assures residents maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Reviews resident service agreements with RN, as needed.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and nursing notes.
• Communicates to physicians any changes in resident’s needs or conditions, as needed.
• Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
• Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
• Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
• Assists with compliance in meeting regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.

Provide support and address needs for programs and services.

• Maintain resident files and appropriate documents as required.
• Monitors residents on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
• Assures residents continue to live safely in their unit, monitors and recommends alternative care and services, if necessary.
• Inform personnel of changes in resident’s needs and conditions.
• Assists ULP in service delivery.
• Maintains communication with residents, families, and other staff.
• Responds to resident concerns or complaints.

Participate and function effectively as a team member.

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff of Premier Healthcare, including providing backup to other staff as needed.
• Articulate information regarding residents to the team.
• Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
• Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
• Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Reports injuries for self, staff, residents or visitors immediately to RN Supervisor.
• Keeps RN Supervisor informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.

Other duties as assigned.

• Support the mission and values of Premier Healthcare.

Work Environment:
General Strength Light Work Lifting 20 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
Use this scale to rate frequency of occurrence for each variable in tables below.

N = Never Not part of job requirements

S = Seldom Not daily, but included 1-3 times per week

O = Occasional Done intermittently throughout the day or week, but not more than 33% of the day or week.

F = Frequent Done at longer intervals throughout the day or week, 34%-66 % of the day or week.

C = Continuous Done without interruption throughout the day or week, 66%-100% of the day or week.

Physical Factors

Frequency (check one)

N

S

O

F

C

Comments (reference essential function)

• Standing
• Walking

a. on uneven ground

• Sitting

x

• Pushing Force

Lbs.20      Distance: .

• Pulling Force

Lbs.20      Distance: .

• Lifting (heaviest weight)

a. from floor

b. from table

c. overhead

Lbs.

Lbs.20

Lbs.20

Lbs.20

• Carrying

Lbs.20      Distance: .

• Climbing

a. stairs

b. ladders

c. scaffolds

• Balancing

a. narrow surfaces

b. slippery surfaces

c. moving surfaces

• Stooping/bending
• Kneeling
• Crouching/squatting
• Twisting/turning
• Crawling
• Restraining
• Reaching

a. above shoulder

b. below shoulder

c. at shoulder

• Neck motions

a. static positions

b. flexion

c. extension

d. rotation

• Controls

Hand-Arm Foot-Leg

• Handling

a. simple grasping

b. firm grasping

c. pushing and pulling

One Hand Two Hands

One Hand Two Hands

One Hand Two Hands

• Fingering

a. fine manipulation

b. writing

c. keying/typing

• Driving a vehicle
• Other physical demands (describe)

Sensory Factors

Frequency (check one)

N

S

O

F

C

Comments (reference essential function)

• Feeling/touching
• Talking
• Hearing
• Tasting/smelling
• Seeing

a. near vision (reading)

b. near vision (20 inches or less)

c. far vision (20 feet or more)

• Other (specify)

Environmental Conditions

Frequency (check one)

N

S

O

F

C

Comments (reference essential function)

• Work setting

a. inside

b. outside

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Wet and/or humid
• Exposure to blood
• Exposure to body fluids
• Exposure to infectious disease
• Loud noises
• Vibrations
• Atmospheric conditions

a. fumes/odors

b. poor ventilation

c. grease/oil

d. dust

e. gases

f. other

• Moving mechanical parts
• Radiation
• Caustic chemicals (describe/list)

a.

b.

c.

• Latex products
• Wearing respirator
• Exposure to poisonous plant
• Exposure to insect/animal
• Other (describe below)

a.

b.

c.

d.

Mental Requirements

Do the essential job functions require the ability to do any of the following on a regular basis? Check the appropriate box for each item and describe as applicable.

Yes

No

Comments (provide description)

• Resident/public contact indicate percent of time of the work week
• Reading describe level (e.g., technical, grade level of materials used, etc.)
• Writing written communications required
• Simple arithmetic problems
• Mathematics calculations requiring formulas
• Weighing and/or measuring precise and accurate
• Attentiveness duration maintaining constant alertness
• Attentiveness intensity concentration required for accuracy
• Short-term memory recall 2-3 days
• Long-term memory recall from past education or event
• Directing, controlling or planning activities of others
• Transferring knowledge to unique situations complex problem solving
• Influencing people in their opinions, attitudes and judgments
• Performing multiple tasks concurrently
• Showing capacity for self-expression feedback, teamwork
• Working alone or apart, in physical isolation, from others
• Attaining precise set limits, tolerances and standards
• Working under unusual time constraints or set productivity standards
• Shift work‑other than day hours or variable start times
• Ability to problem solve simple data gathering, selecting from known options

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This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical setting:

• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sandstone, MN 55072: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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