Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

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Reports To: Clinical Lead

Note: This is a 40 hour position, from 7 am – 3 pm

MISSION

Advocacy • Empowerment • Opportunity

SUMMARY

Ensures the health and safety of individuals by assessing individuals for specific nursing needs.

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care to individuals in home settings, performing the following duties. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform routine procedures such as recording vital signs and administering medications while also providing specialized treatments for acute, progressive and chronic conditions.

Adheres to Medication Administration Policy (MAP).

Operate medical equipment, monitor and assess individual health status, and record medical information in medical records

Assist individuals with daily activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and dressing

To provide supervision, consultation, direction and training to the LPN.

Provides preventative health maintenance and treats any daily health care problems (including first aid and emergency problems).

Act as a resource person to individuals, families, and care providers regarding health issues and concerns.

Maintain individual records related to medical and health progress, difficulties, and changes.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and MAP regulations.

Observes individuals, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies the Health Care Provider of individual’s condition and reaction to medication, treatments, and significant incidents.

Attends meetings, in-services, significant medical appointments, and case conferences as necessary.

Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, families and/or guardians of Individuals served.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

VEHICLE/TRAVEL

Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be presented at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

RN registration. Valid and current driver’s license from the state of residency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

Disclaimer:

This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks.