JOB SUMMARY:
This position will promote and ensure that the health and safety of all clients. The LPN will assist the RN with planning, coordinating, and managing the home care service and act within the Comprehensive Home Care regulations. The LPN is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and monitoring of home care service delivery under the direction of the Director of Health Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as a LPN, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
- Must have a valid drivers license, if driving is required.
- At least 3 years experience in related field.
OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
This incumbent must:
- Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
- Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members and RN Supervisor including communicating a need for additional work hours beyond regular work schedule.
- Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
- Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends and evenings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Job Function: Work within Home Care program guidelines including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.
Tasks:
- Works to promote and assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for Comprehensive Home Care license surveys.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of current Home Care trends.
- Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records and client living environments.
- Is willing to carry a cell phone and be available for staffing and notifications.
- Communicates and documents client data/conditions/status to staff as needed.
- Assures clients meet and maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
- Reviews client service plans with RN, as needed.
- Maintains client record and follow applicable documentation practices.
- Communicates to physicians any changes in client’s needs or conditions, as needed, in a kind, professional and respectful manner.
- Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
- Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
- Communicates in Bluestep staff messages/Communication record, any information that staff needs to be aware of.
- Assists with compliance in meeting home care license regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.
- Manage the new employee TB skin testing and documentation.
Job Function: Provide support and address needs for programs and services.
Tasks:
- Maintain client files and associated documents as required.
- Monitors clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs are being met
- Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, monitors and recommends alternative care and services, if necessary.
- Inform Unlicensed personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.
- Assists ULP in service delivery, as needed
- Maintains communication with clients, families, and other staff.
- Responds to client concerns or complaints.
Job Function: Participate and function effectively as a team member.
Tasks:
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff of BeeHive Homes, including providing backup to other staff as needed.
- Articulate information regarding clients to the team.
- Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
- Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
- Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and other emergency situations.
- Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to RN Supervisor.
- Keeps RN Supervisor informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.
Job Function: Other duties as assigned.
- Support the mission and values of BeeHive Homes.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Assisted Living: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Environment:
Employer type:
Company’s website:
- www.beehivelakeville.com
Company’s Facebook page:
- https://www.facebook.com/BeeHiveHomesofLakeville/
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