Assisted Living LPN-Full Time

The Inn at Menorah Park is looking for a Full Time LPN with experience in Assisted Living.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following statement reflects the duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a s a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

1. Plans safe economical efficient and therapeutic care.
2. Plans and assists in reinforcing patient and family teaching and in the supervision of procedures as taught.
3. Provides direct patient care especially if HHA staff is not present.
4. Documents all information related to patient care.
5. Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to appropriate persons.
6. Acts as a liaison between patient family and physician.
7. Maintains communication and coordination among all services provided.
8. Assists in planning for discharge of patients when appropriate.
9. Maintains timely physician orders. Verbal orders are reduced to writing and are co-signed by the physician within 90 days.
10. Maintains written and verbal communication with physician regarding patient status.
11. Utilizes paraprofessional personnel to assist the patient as appropriate and ordered.
12. Performs clinical aide supervision according to policy and completes appropriate supervision form.
13. Provides the HHA with demonstration of assigned duties and has aide re-demonstrate procedure(s).
14. Communicates effectively regarding matters impacting the agency.
15. Functions within the policies and procedures of the agency adheres to the mission and philosophy of the agency.
16. Collaborates with supervisors to improve performance.
17. Recognizes the need to provide information to other personnel as required for efficient functioning of the agency.
18. Participates in activities beneficial to the growth and development of the agency.
19. Functions in a professional and efficient manner.
20. Maintains professional skills and continues to grow professionally.
21. Operates within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
22. Has read and is knowledgeable of NYS Department of Health Standards for a licensed home
    care agency.
23. Is knowledgeable on the HHA matrix developed by the NYS Department of Health and is
    able to instruct IIFIA on special task per patient and document on proper form.

1. Supports patient admission to Menorah Park Home Care. Works to help patients adapt to their new home.
2. Discusses need for patients higher level of care with Patient Services Director not HHA.
3. Works with HHA to be competent in special circumstances tasks which promote patient staying in their home.
4. Schedules MD appointments and transportation at the direction of the Patient Services Director.

EDUCATION

• Current New York State license and/or registration.
• Graduate from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (MINIMUM):

• One year of experience in a hospital nursing home or community setting.