Lead LPN Direct Care

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Lead LPN is responsible for overseeing the health and wellbeing of the residents and medication administration under the oversight of the RN Supervisor/Manager as well as the supervision of the shift under the Residential 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

Supervise and train direct care staff as designated by Manager

To be a role model for direct care staff

Consult with Manager weekly on operation of the house

Replace and refill all forms; review financial, program and medical data

With Manager, arrange and monitor schedules and staffing patterns including emergency coverage/shift coverage.

Oversee resident programming, recreation

Perform other duties as required by the RN Supervisor/Manager

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program and maintains a current LPN license through the State of CT.

Monday through Friday, 2:00pm- 10:00pm

*On-call hours included*

Full-Time: 40 hours/week

Full-time