LPN, Assisted Living, Part Time - Bethesda Home of Aberdeen

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:  Must possess, as a minimum, a current Licensed Practical Nurse license.

EXPERIENCE: None.  On-the-job training provided.

SHIFT:

• 6:30AM-6:30PM
• Part-time 
• Rotation includes every 4th weekend and holiday

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to assist and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the Resident Associates and the Resident Medication Associates.  Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Nursing Facility Coordinator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the Resident Associates and Resident Medical Associates in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility including but not limited to hand washing, dress code, infection control, safety, nursing services, resident rights, etc.
• Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
• Monitor residents during meals for any eating difficulties and direct assistance as necessary.
• Chart observations on any deviations from the norm.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as necessary.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Write resident charge slips and record in the appropriate notebook for the Business Office.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative, descriptive, and readable manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Fill out and complete resident accident/incident reports.  Submit to Director as required.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Record new/changed diet orders.  Forward information to the Food Services Department.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Facility Coordinator.
• Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.
• Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.

PAY AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range: Wage dependent on experience

Bethesda Aberdeen offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on-site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan and on-site childcare/pre-school with reduced employee rates.