Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Milton Adult Day Services LPN
Must be an LPN
A culture of excellence, compassion and trust allows our team to thrive. Join an environment where everyone respects your unique skills and talents, empowering you to do your job well and advance your career. Our flexible scheduling allows for one-on-one patient time.
Benefits as an LPN:
Employer supplemented group health insurance which includes an annual on-site wellness screening; wellness and healthy lifestyle discounts; also includes $500 annual contribution to Health Savings Account.
Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF.
Wellness Benefit - Many routine testing, exams, and immunizations are covered 100%.
Health Savings Account - CHC contributes up to $500 per year at the beginning of the year.
Disability Benefits.
Flexible Spending Account - Able to deduct up to $2,000 (pre-tax) each calendar year for reimbursement of uninsured medical, dental, or visions expenses .
Healthy lifestyle reimbursement program – Reimbursement for items such as gym memberships, spin classes, yoga classes, etc.
Generous retirement match…After 90 days of employment, CHC matches 25% of employee contributions up to a maximum annual match of $4,000; 100% vesting.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance at 1x annual salary.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Employee Peer Recognition program.
Annual anniversary/retention bonus - Upon completion of each year of employment, CHC will give $100 per year with a maximum of $1,000.
Accrued Vacation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Ensure guests receive required medication. Provide health education to guests regarding their diagnosis and/or other wellness topics.
· Monitors guests’ overall health including BP, weight, and temperature and blood sugar levels as needed. Monitor guests for falls, unsteady gait, wandering, choking, and diet needs.
· Assists guests with activities of daily living, including, but not limited to showers, toileting, ambulating, meals and snacks, including eating assist and monitoring/recording food intake.
· Creating and implementing toileting schedules for guests and ensuring CNAs are knowledgeable of each guests’ acuity.
· Development of individual care plans with approval of Director. Be aware of, follow, and train CNAs on individualized care plans.
· Assumes the lead and provides support in handling medical emergencies within the day service setting.
· Attend all care plan meetings and report to co-workers and caregivers any changes as appropriate.
· Clearly communicate information regarding changes in guest condition to Director.
· Reports incidents to director and complete paperwork as required.
· Monitor guest’s health needs and changes in condition. Communicate needs or changes to guest’s caregiver as appropriate.
· Serves as the liaison between clients, caregivers, physicians, and other professionals regarding medical concerns or issues.
· Requests Physician orders on all new admissions as well as annually.
· Follow-up done with Physician offices every twenty-four hours for needed documentation
· Administers TB tests and documents results for employees and guests. Tracks tests in “TB Book”.
· Charts pertinent information in guest progress notes and document monthly on all enrolled guests of Milton Village.
· Documents any routine or as needed care that is provided during attendance.
· Completes nursing assessment and appropriate documentation for new enrollments.
· Records information accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
· Knowledgeable of the Milton Village model of care, philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures.
· Arrives to work and meetings on time and ready to work.
· Respects confidentiality of guests/families and other employees.
· Attends educational meetings/conferences for professional growth as required.
· Sees change as an opportunity and maintains a level of flexibility, which allows for adaptati