QUALIFICATIONS: Graduated of an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the state of PA as a LPN. Current CPR or certified within 90 days of hire Other certifications may be required for other areas of the organization POSITION SUMMARY: The LPN assumes responsibility for a specific unit or area within the organization to include assessment (under the supervision of the DON/ADON), medication distribution, treatment clinical documentation, and supervision of CNA’s and other staff. Prefered LTC experiance. PART I: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS 1. Uses dual identifiers to confirm resident/guest identify prior to medication administration and treatments. 2. Practices SBAR (situation, background, assessment, recommendation), the preferred method of communication when interacting with members of healthcare community. 3. Encourages resident/guest to be involved in their own care when possible. 4. Receives full and detailed report from the outgoing nurses to ensure proper communication and necessary follow-up of resident’s/guest’s care. 5. Recognizes and responds competently to changes in resident’s condition and documents appropriately. 6. Initiates Plan of Care on admission. Reviews, evaluates & updates plan & interventions as needed. 7. Interacts and partners with all multidisciplinary service teams, internal and external, to assure continuum of care. 8. Practices Standard Precautions and adheres to infection prevention strategies. 9. Demonstrates compliance to Resident’s Rights. 10. Refers to Nursing/Administration/IV/Emergency Management Policy and Procedures (Public Folders, Hard Copy manual) to assure standard of care. 11. Transcribes physician orders correctly on MAR & TAR. 12. Faxes POS to Pharmacy provider to ensure timely delivery and administration. 13. Maintains a safe environment for residents/guests and reports unsafe situation for resolution. 14. Follows chain of command. 15. Adheres to proper hand washing technique. 16. Administers medications according to policy and procedure. 17. Notifies responsible party of changes in patient’s condition. 18. Works closely with Social Worker in trying to resolve residents’/guests/ needs. 19. Checks syringes, and counts narcotics at end of shift. 20. Orders stock medications and prescription medications; as needed. 21. Admits and discharges residents/guests according to facility procedure. 22. Reviews report with CNAs prior to their assignment activation. 23. Performs assessments related to: 1. Skin 2. Cardiac 3. Respiratory 4. GI 5. Neurological 6. Muscular Skeletal 7. Renal 8. Pain 24.Accurately documents on the following forms: 1. Ambulation/Restorative care 2. Pyschotropic Monitoring 3. Pain Management 4. Pressure Ulcer Management/skin assessment 5. Fall Prevention Strategies 6. Antibiotic documentation 7. Incidents/accident 8. Nurses Note day 1-5 and day 6 -Discharge Documentation. 25. Accurate and timely completion of Nursing assessment and data collection upon admission: 1. Fall Risk assessment 2. Side Rail screen 3. Braden Scale 4. Bowel and Bladder 5. Elopement Risk Profile 6. Pain Evaluation 7. Smoking Evaluation 8. Data collection 9. Immunization Record Sheet 26. Contacts physician for admission orders: 1. Reconciles medications 2. Documents legibly onto POS 3. Read back and verifies Telephone Orders 4. Make appropriate referrals 5. Transcribes all orders. 6. Fax back (new admissions) PART II. FACILITY –WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES & STANDARDS EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO: 1. Speak English in patient care areas. 2. Attend mandatory and scheduled in-services/meetings. 3. Arrive to work on time as scheduled 4. Demonstrate ability to work with others cooperatively. 5. Demonstrate flexibility in assignment to meet resident/family needs. 6. Wear ID at all times appropriately when working. 7. Position is Monday-Friday with occasionally "on-call weekends". #IND123
We are a growing company and have multiple roles open for a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA . You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your Pennsylvania state-certified nursing assistant certification. $250 Referral Bonus! $5000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!!!!!!! QUALIFICATIONS: Currently certified in Pennsylvania as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Ability to read, write and comprehend English. Long-term care experience preferred. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a licensed RN or LPN performs nursing services based on the facility’s policies and procedures as regulated by the State of NJ, DOH and Federal regulations. Provides assistance to residents with daily routines and other resident activities as needed. PART I: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS Provides personal care to residents/guests (bathing, cleaning finger nails, shaving and perineal care, etc.) and assures that resident/guest dresses appropriately. Follows infection control procedures (i.e. hand washing/sorting of linens) Performs routine /special skin care as indicated. Reports skin alterations immediately to nurse. Provides privacy for residents and adheres to HIPAA standards. Inquires about residents/guests comfort/discomfort level on a scale of 0-10. Provides restorative care as indicated. Performs routine catheter care Provides care to residents/guests with tubes and special equipment. Transports resident/guest to and from activities. Answers all call bell and places them in reach of resident/guest. Fills water pitchers with fresh ice water unless contraindicated. Offers snacks to all residents/guests and documents appropriately. Monitors residents during smoking periods when assigned. Demonstrates ability to deescalate resident through verbal strategies, redirections and crisis management and report to nurse immediately. Assist with meal pass and feeding in a timely manner. Follows Fall Prevention Protocol. Collects lab specimens. Reports condition changes/behavioral issues to nurse immediately. Follows elopement risk protocol. Maintains cleanliness and organization of resident/guest rooms including bed making. Accompanies resident/guests during outside medical consultations and out of building activities. Follows safe-handling procedures for personal safety and resident safety at all times. Accurately reflects resident needs on ADL Tracker. Other duties as assigned. PART II. DOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Intake and output/hydration. 2. Food intake/calorie count/snack. 3. Weights. 4. Bowel movements. 5. Use of assistive devices. 6. Bath/shower. 7. Bowel/bladder training 8. ADL tracker. 9. Observation rounding form (hourly, 30 mins, etc.) 10. Individual statement form post incident 11. Employee Incident/Accident form to Employee Health, Dept/Supervisor by end of shift. PART III. EQUIPMENT 1. Hoyer Lift 2. Weight scale 3. Blood Pressure Machine 4. Other(s): PART IV: FACILITY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES & STANDARDS EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO: 1. Speaks English in patient care areas. 2. Attends mandatory and scheduled In-services/meetings (12 hrs per year). 3. Arrives to work on time as scheduled 4. Demonstrates ability to work with others cooperatively. 5. Demonstrates flexibility in assignment to meet resident/family needs. 7. Adheres to departmental dress code including ID badge. 8. Responds to following emergency codes: Grey, Yellow, Action Plan, Orange, Red, Silver, E, Blue, Triage, Clear 9. Able to identify and report types of abuse (verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional) immediately. #IND123
