Licensed Practical Nurse

Incumbent works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or designee, providing nursing care, supervising nursing staff and complying with state statutes and regulations governing the practice of nursing, policies, procedures and physician orders. - Perform direct hands-on nursing care and provide resident education. - Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public. - Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. - Document assessments, care, education, and observations in medical record. - Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating individualized interdisciplinary care plans ensuring care plans are updated and reflect individual needs. - Observe and take appropriate action regarding desired effects, side effects, interactions, and contraindications associated with the medication(s) administered. - Accompany physician on rounds and assist with exams and treatments. - Assist with supervising assigned staff (e.g. orienting, training, monitoring and evaluating), ensuring adherence to policy/procedures, work rules, and state and federal laws/regulations. - Work cooperatively and respectfully with team members, families, visitors, and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment. - Complete nursing rounds, assist/consult with nursing/medical staff, inform team members of the resident care needs, conduct change-of-shift reports, and assign team members duties within scope of practice. - Assist in monitoring and evaluating the admissions/referrals process, recommend process improvements, and assist with pre-admission reviews/assessments. - Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, and employee information, communication and documentation, and compliance with privacy laws and regulations. - Inform appropriate staff, resident's guardian, and physician of changes in condition; continue communication, and report any suspicion/allegation of abuse/neglect to supervisor. - Review and update documented care plans and discharge plans, and participate in care plan and discharge plan reviews. - Assist in the admission, transfer, and dismissal of residents completing related documentation. - Treat residents, coworkers, and the public with dignity and respect. - Assist with orientating new employees and agency personnel; serve as a mentor/preceptor to coworkers and agency/outside personnel ensuring performance within scope of practice, educating others and being a positive role model. - Encourage, empower, and support residents maintaining or regaining independence, accommodating individual choices, assisting in directing daily life, and helping maintain personal belongings. - Investigate complaints and/or suggestions for residents, coworkers, or the public taking steps to remedy problems. - Promote and maintain a clean and safe environment ensuring malfunctioning equipment is removed and tagged for repairs. - Respond to and assist with medical and psychiatric emergencies and codes. - Observe, adhere to, and promote emergency/safety protocols and measures related to hazardous situations (e.g. bio, chemical, fire, weather, internal disasters, wandering residents, community disasters). - Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance and Improvement (QAPI) activities. - Provide and promote a positive image of DCHC, and serve as a representative for community agencies, nursing schools, and the public. - Cultivate, promote and engage in an environment providing companionship and upholding self-worth. - Maintain job knowledge and skills (e.g. journals, workshops, seminars, webinars, continuing education, meetings). - Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance. - Perform other duties as as…