LPN - Friendship Community Care

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Pay: TBD

SUMMARY: Provides quality services to the resident clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares/dispenses medications consistent with physician orders.
• Maintains client medication records as indicated by Office of Long-Term Care (OLTC) and Young Homes Administration.
• Records monthly/periodic medications in Pharmacy log.
• Maintains First Aid/CPR certification and administers if needed, while on duty.
• Acquires TB card and updates as required. TB Administration Certification be completed
• Maintains valid driver's license.
• Assists clients in administering medications and provides training during medication passes according to Individual Program plans.
• Assists with clients on hygiene-showers, nails clipped, ears/nose hair trimmed, weekly body audits, etc.
• Documents daily results on each Individual Program plans' objectives.
• Documents BIR's, Marks reports, Nurse notes, etc....when necessary
• Responsible for reporting to facility Administrator (or designee), any information and/or incidents reportable under OLTC guidelines.
• Ensures communication is being implemented to all staff and other LPNs
• Uses cart/laptop to ensure EMARS are being used correctly and efficiently
• Attends all training required by FCC and OLTC.
• Attends mandatory once a month training at Young Homes.
• Performs other assigned duties as necessary for ongoing facility operations.
• Serves as Driver for participant day trips to various state locations. Driving may be required on as much as a daily basis. Required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans. Employee may also be required to drive his/her own personal vehicle at times, and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold Arkansas Practical Nurse's License. Must meet clearance specifications through OLTC Registry check system. Must have valid driver's license. Must be computer literate and capable of operating basic office machines. Some clerical experience is desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures:

• The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
• Consumers' progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Consumers' records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers' records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.