LPN

February 23, 2021

Department: Assisted Living

FLSA: Hourly Supervisor: Director of Assisted Living

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (may require weekend or eve coverage)

Position Summary
The LPN will provide care for residents within Assisted Living and Memory Care and assist the Director of Assisted Living. The LPN will round all residents, attend care conferences, assist the Director of Assisted Living by recognizing changes in condition, coordinating and drafting resident assessments for RN review and approval and handling incident reports and related investigations. The LPN will onboard new employees, provide ongoing staff development and attend training needed in order to be in compliance by state and federal laws.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements:
• Draft resident assessments and Service Plan for RN review and approval.. Assessments and Service Plan must be updated at least annually as needed.
• Ensures training, orientations and in-service education is provided to staff in accordance with current Assisted Living Regulations.
• Assess physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of resident and coordinate with consultants as needed. Coordinate need for extras, such as home care, room service meals, MSW, etc.
• Reports all incidents, investigates and notifies appropriate individuals.
• Reports and investigates all incidents of abuse, suspected abuse, and negligence.
• Reviews MD orders/ MD notes, Therapy, Social Services, Mental Health notes for change in functions/ability.
• Assures accurate count of all narcotics by shift.
• Assures new orders are transcribed correctly and necessary medication is requested from pharmacy in timely manner.
• Will assist in other duties assigned by the Director of Assisted Living
Position Qualifications

Competency Statements:
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the residents’ needs while following company procedures.
Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.

Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with residents and co-workers.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Strategic Planning – Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.

Skills & Abilities
Education: Graduate of LPN Nursing Program

Experience: 1 year of nursing / Prefer experience in Assisted Living

Computer Skills: Ability to effectively utilize basic software and email

Certificates & Licenses: Current Washington State LPN License

Other Requirements: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical Demands:
Stand- Frequently
Walk- Occasionally
Sit- Occasionally
Reach- Occasionally
Bend/Stoop- Occasionally
Lifting- Frequently (up to 10 lbs)
Push / Pull- Occasionally

Not Applicable- Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally- Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)
Frequently- Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)
Constantly- Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Other Physical Requirements: N / A

Environmental Conditions:
Regular office work environment is indoors, temperature-controlled, windows
May encounter blood-borne pathogens and other communicable diseases

Equipment Used Computer Software
Computer Microsoft Office Suite
Printer Kronos
Fax machine MatrixCare
Shredder
Medication cart
Respiratory equipment