LPN LVN

Madison, Connecticut

HRA
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Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents

• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC

• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given

• Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information
pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care

• Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly
on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician
accordingly

• Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all
necessary forms are complete and accurate

• Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per
policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per
policy and documents appropriately

• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe
work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical
standards

• Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities

• Organizes and monitors associates and material resources
necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care

• Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and
initiates appropriate action(s)

• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident
personal information

• Performs any other duties requested by supervisor

• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
leadership

• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy

• Attends required community meetings and participates Life
Enrichment activities when able

• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University

• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
a regular, predictable basis

• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
using the Safe Return program or equivalent

• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is
currently registered in the state of the community

• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the
state of the community

• Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation
Therapy

• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care
facility.

• Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing
facility preferred

• Experience in emergency care and first-aid

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred

• Able to make independent decisions

• Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into
existing practices when applicable

• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Date Posted: 13 May 2024
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