Aviva - LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Day Shift

13525 E 23rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80045, USA Req #5288

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Licensed Practical Nurse

REPORTS TO:

Director of Nursing (DON)

DEPARTMENT:
Nursing

The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Care Coordination Duties : 85% time

Coordinate resident care with other departments

Communicate changes in resident’s condition with employees, physician, resident and family members

Perform administrative duties such as: completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc

Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required

Evaluate adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment

Evaluate that resident abuse does not occur

Complete rounds to evaluate and assist in development and implementation various types of care needs on each resident including but not limited to; wound care, behavior management, respiratory care, etc

Provide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physician

Attend care plan meetings as assigned

Provide care plan updates as necessary to assure appropriate resident care

Provide resident care according to physician orders and care plan

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practice

Respond to all resident call lights regardless of assignment

Coordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etc

Assist with training, supervision, reviews and corrective action for nursing personnel

Make rounds to evaluate quality of care performance and teamwork by employees, assuring quality service

Make recommendations to the nursing supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc

Respond to resident and family grievances and report per policy

Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel

Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations and company policy

Maintain safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices

Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitors

Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives

Perform other duties as requested

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm

Build relationships with all types of people

Understand needs of others and identify how you can effectively assist them

Executing

Self-directed

Ability to organize and prioritize

Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding

Detail oriented and follow through

Strategic Thinking

Creative in coming up with options and variety

Curiosity and desire to learn

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of computer systems including Point Click Care

Working knowledge of long-term care and skilled nursing state and federal regulations (preferred)

Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care

Leadership and supervisory skills-willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

Patience, tact and a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult people

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred)

License:
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility

Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility which include a mental and physical examination

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

Ability to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum of 50 feet

Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Move intermittently during working hours

Subject to frequent interruptions

Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies etc. under all conditions and circumstances

Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members etc.

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