Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living. Nights, Per Diem

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  • Alice Peck Day Health Systems
Job Summary
Location
Lebanon ,NH
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
05 Dec 2024
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Job Description
  • POSITION STANDARDS
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current New Hampshire LPN/RN license.
    • Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relation skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities. Considerable initiative, judgment, and leadership skills are also required.
    • Must have the demonstrated ability to direct and manage personnel.
    • Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
    • Must be willing to learn.
    • Current BCLS certififcation required within 30 days of hire.
  • POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
      • Physical Activity:
      • Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
      • Upper Extremity:
      • Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
      • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
      • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
      • Must be able to walk approximately four miles daily.
      • Must be able to lift/pull up to 35 pounds.
  • PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
    • Position Objective
      • Responsible for ensuring the general well-being of residents through the delivery of high quality services in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living and that complies with the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act and Resident Bill of Rights. He/she is responsible for the management and supervision of the resident associates in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
    • Performance Expectation
      • Participates in conducting and maintaining resident's assessments using the state assessment tool for assisted living.
      • Promote accuracy and participate in the process of monthly medication records.
      • Plans and delegates work assignments during shift.
      • Assists in conducting admission assessments and orients new residents to the facility ensuring satisfactory integration into the facility/community.
      • Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
      • Assists in the investigation of resident and employee incidents, identifies safety hazards, and institutes corrective action in a timely manner. Shares in the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment that is conducive to the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents and personnel.
      • Monitors and maintains records reflecting residents' physical and mental condition. Reports significant changes in a resident's condition to his or her physician.
      • Documents medication supervised and administered and notes resident's response. Follows through on verbal medication change orders received from the physician.
      • Documents resident incidents.
      • Demonstrates ability to function as a team member in sharing responsibilities for the administration of resident services in cooperation with all members of the team.
      • Assists in orientation of new staff. Provides ongoing training of staff in order to provide high quality service consistent with the philosophy of assisted living.
      • Promotes and facilitates interactive problem solving with staff.
      • Demonstrate basic knowledge regarding Lifeline and PHB system, initiate problem solving if needed.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.
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