đź“Ť Location: Manchester, CT, US
đź’Ľ Type: Fulltime
🏠Work: On-site
đź’° Salary: USD 18 - 18 (hourly)
đź“ť Description: SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The LPN is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor/Manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports directly to the Supervising RN/Manager. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:
* Program Managers
* Direct Support Staff
* Office Administrative Staff
* Agency Nursing Staff
* Program Director
* Health Care Consultants
* Regulatory Agencies
* Community (neighboring businesses, etc.)
* Maintenance Staff
QUALIFICATIONS
* Valid Nursing Degree/License
* Good interpersonal relationships, verbal communication skills
* Good judgment and ability to handle confidential information
* Ability to handle stressful and/or crisis situations
* Good time\\-management skills (ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks)
* Must hold a valid CT driver’s license and be insurable with Network’s insurance carrier
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure nursing procedures are in compliance with all agency and DDS policies
* Carry out the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Network, Inc., while following all governing regulations as they pertain to group homes and intellectually and physically disabled individuals
* Responsible for all medical care for residents in Network’s group homes
* Receive and implement MD Orders and ensure that they are followed. Report errors as needed
* Order resident medications per MD orders
* Administer medications
* Monitor residents’ vitals and weights
* Review nursing care plans
* Assist hospital admission and discharge planning of new and current residents in order to ensure that all medical needs are met
* Track medical appointments to ensure all medical needs are being met
* Attend resident medical appointments
* Collaborate with outside medical professionals
* Ensure that special diets/consistencies are being followed and prepared properly.
* Assist residents with all ADL tasks as needed
* Prepare kardexes and perform daily review of individuals’ kardexes and MD orders for compliance
* Provide medical monitoring and manage symptoms as needed for residents
* Complete documentation and follow\\-up as required
* File medical documents and maintain orderly medical records for all individuals
* Maintain general cleanliness of home and restocking of supplies
* Assist RN supervisor when needed
* Maintain good communication between residence, day programs, coworkers and supervisors on medical needs of the residents
* Ensure program compliance with medical protocol through timely and accurate reporting of medical data, both internally and externally as needed
* Perform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor/Manager
Monday through Friday
6:00am\\- 2:00pm
Full\\-Time (40 hours/week)
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