Licensed Practical Nurse

**Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!** **Why work with us?** - **A People First Environment:** We make what is important to those we serve important to us. - **Make an Impact:** Enhance the quality of life for seniors. - **Professional Growth**: Access to training and career development. **Competitive Compensation:** - Medical/Dental - Generous Paid Time Off - 401K with Match\* - Life Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Flexible Spending Account - Employee Assistance Program **BE PART OF OUR MISSION!** Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires. **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** JOB SUMMARY Under the direction and supervision of the Clinic Practice Manager, administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically and/or by telephone/telehealth. Provides education to the participant, and caregiver in regards to care plan, nursing treatments or medications. Communicates participant’s condition to primary caregivers, physician and interdisciplinary team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - As delegated by Clinic Practice Manager performs basic nursing services in the PACE clinic within scope of practice. - In Coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team and the RN Care Manager participates in planning and executing interventions in accordance with the participants plan of care. - Performs the administration of prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and documents appropriately. - As designated by the Clinic Practice Manager and meeting the requirements within the scope of practice shall withdraw blood from participants as instructed. - Maintains participants’ medical record and fulfills PACE ORGANIZATION charting and reporting requirements. - Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. - Triages participants within scope of practice to determine priority of care. - Educates participants and family/caregivers regarding medications and treatment instructions - Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of participants. - Assists other staff in clinic in daily appointments and emergencies. Maintains timely flow of participants. - Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. - Assists in the maintenance of the exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Ensure clinic supplies are on the reorder supply list as appropriate. - Responsible for monitoring expiration dates of medications and clinic supplies monthly as assigned. - Effectively communicates in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings or any other meetings as assigned. - May Assist in the scheduling of specialist appointments and assisting in hospital admissions and calling report to unit, as assigned or requested - Follows all BoldAge Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. - Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families. - Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal precautions. - Maintains safe working environment. Follows BoldAge Safety Policies and Procedures. - Participates in and supports Quality Improvement initiatives. - Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications. - Performs other duties as required or requested. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. - One year working as an LPN strongly preferred. - Current LP…