License Practical Nurse-Part Time

The Arc of Southwest Georgia

JOB DESCRIPTION

LICENSED PRATICAL NURSE (LPN) Part Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The LPN will perform clinical and non-clinical duties as assigned. Maintains all medical regulatory and compliance issues for the individuals served by The Arc of Southwest Georgia. Maintains compliance with all state and federal policies and procedures.

Non-Exempt Position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates expertise in Community Service Standards for all Providers – Titled "Infection Control Practices are Evident in all Service Settings," "organizations Have Oversight for Medication or That Administered Medications Follow Federal and State Laws, Rules, Regulations and Best Practices Guidelines, " HFR.

Reviews and updates policy medical manuals quarterly and as changes occur in compliance with DBHDD policy guidelines and waiver standards. Maintains current copy of NOW/COMP waiver manuals.

Coordinates with PHC and CLA leaders to ensure consistency in medical policy manuals on a quarterly basis.

Provides PHC and any medically related trainings in an ongoing basis.

Provide HRST training within 30 days of ISP implementation.

Completes all HRST and review as required by the DBHDD HRST policy with 90 days of the ISP.

Attend pre-ISP and ISP as assigned.

Follow up on CAPS and investigation recommendations as assigned.

Collect data for nursing assessments.

Check and inspect adaptive equipment for cleanliness, correct fit, safety etc.

Fill in for any LPN duties such as tube feedings, med passes and direct care.

Completes Medical Safety Plans on the individuals and trains the individual and staff on the implementation of the plan as directed.

Attends monthly nursing meetings.

Works with the Director of Nursing to complete CAPS, Critical Incident Reports and conducts investigations as required by DBHDD as assigned.

Participates in annual PHC skills fair.

Maintains a working knowledge of Community Standards for all providers, HFR, CLA, PHC, waiver regulations.

Conducts monthly home inspections focusing on medically related areas (minimum of 5 per month).

Demonstrates expertise in all DBHDD Medically Related Policies and Procedures.

Follows up on all I&E nursing assessments and assigns recommendations to appropriate nursing staff as assigned.

Maintains a working relationship with pharmacies, physicians' offices and medical supply companies.

Interacts and communicates effectively with all Residential team.

Provides detailed verbal and written reports on assigned functions at any and all Residential departmental, managerial meetings. Participates monthly in one of the agency's committees as assigned.

Completes all direct care staff training as well as other identified trainings.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Drug Free Workplace
• MANDT
• CPR/1st Aid
• Defensive Driving
• WEX (fuel card)
• Van Wheelchair Tie-Down
• Active Shooter
• Medical Private Home Care
• Proxy Caregiver
• The Arc of Southwest Georgia Orientation-Policies/Documentation I/Documentation II
• Person-Centered Awareness
• Additional specialized courses may be assigned.

Provides direct care support as needed.

Carries and answers cell phone promptly and returns all phone calls according to urgency of call. Listens to voice mails ongoing.

Takes call on rotation for medically related issues.

Promotes and protects individuals' rights, especially the right to freely make and express preferences in choices regarding their daily living and care, as long as such rights/choices are not detrimental to individuals' wellbeing.

Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience and experience with individuals with DD and/or MH. Must have and maintain LPN Licensure.

He/she must have experience in clerical/office administrative duties. Must have knowledge of calculators, personal computers, fax machine, multiple line telephone systems and other business related machines. Must be extremely organized, an effective communicator, team player, able to coach, train and hold staff accountable, produce reports in a timely manner. Must be a self-starter, able to solve problems and provide creative suggestions and solutions.

Must have excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills. Must have a valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

He/she must have a working knowledge of The Arc of Southwest Georgia's Mission and Vision as well as the agency's programs and services. He/she must have a knowledge and understanding of the agency's accreditation process and its value to the organization. At a minimum, the LPN will attend two related trainings per year in addition to all required annual trainings.

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The environment will be that of a typical office atmosphere. Travel outside the office environment when needed or assigned.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

He/She will be supervised by the…