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OVERVIEW:
The LPN/Resident Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of
resident care, including, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct self in calm, pleasant manner, promote positive, professional image.
- Work effectively and respectfully with all members of team and corporation, residents and families, members of the medical community.
- Consistently punctual, reliable, dependable and willing to accept new challenges.
- Able to accept direction and guidance from supervisors, able to maintain effective working relationships with other team members.
- Medication pass according to facility protocol and all aspects of medication management.
- Implementing resident treatments and procedures as ordered by physician.
- Coordinating resident care with outside resources i.e. physicians, labs, testing, etc.
- Possess strong assessment, documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Complete initial and follow up resident assessments, as well as, MA51s and state screeners in conjunction with the Assistant Director.
- Assist resident aide staff as needed with direct care, activities, and van transportation.
- Maintain current nursing licensure and CPR certification.
- Effectively assist with training and supervision of resident aide staff and serve as professional resource.
- Serve as mentor/trainer for new LPN staff.
- Provide facility tours, complete admission process and contracts autonomously (as necessary) in conjunction with Assistant Director and Director.
- Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of incidents and injuries to employees and/or residents.
- Complete all orientation requirements, participate in orientation of resident aide staff and mandatory staff meetings and inservices.
- Knowledgeable of state regulations.
- In conjunction with management team, assist in developing and maintaining an environment that ensures the health, safety, welfare, and independence of our residents and provides a continuum of quality care.
REQUIRED SKILL, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of accredited Practical Nursing Program with current Pennsylvania licensure in good standing.
- Current CPR certification.
- Prior experience in providing health care to senior population. Experience in assisting living preferred but not necessary.
- Must have current Pennsylvania driver's license and automobile insurance.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIRMENTS:
- Ability to lift and transfer residents. Able to bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, twist, lift, walk, stand and sit.
- Requires alertness, attention to detail, effective time management skills and ability to multi-task. Must be able to prioritize, use good judgment and make sound decisions. Maintain positive and professional manner.
- Work in well lit, clean, cooled and heated areas.
- Potential for injury from aggressive, irrational resident or work related incident.
- Potential for exposure to infectious agents or hazardous chemicals.
- Able to work overtime as required to meet the needs of the facility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Beaver Meadows is committed to equal employment opportunity as a
sound business practice. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected
by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or any characteristic protected by law.