LPN- (Memory Care)

Essential

Duties

• Provides direct nursing care, personal care, treatment, staff relief, and administration of medications to assigned clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Complies with infection control standard precautions and safety instructions.

• Documents in the clinical record accurately, clearly and concisely, and follows agency policy for timely submission.
• Reports changes in client needs and physical/mental status to the RN Case Manager.
• Provides accurate information to home care professionals involved in the total care of the client.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with clients and significant others, nursing staff, medical staff and other disciplines/
• Performs technical skills safely and according to accepted procedures.
• Maintains CPR certification and demonstrates the abilities to initiate emergency measures.
• Responds in a swift manner to emergency situations.
• Keeps current with CEUs as required by state regulations.
• Follows established lines of communication and authority.
• Complies with attendance policy and adheres to established dress code.
• Other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse.

Other

Duties

• Participates in educational and in-service programs for memory care staff.

• Instructs clients, client families, and the community on nursing care based on client needs and diagnosis.
• Utilizes effective written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current valid LPN/LVN license with the State Board of Nursing. Meet all requirements of state regulatory agencies and Board of Nursing. Must meet all continuing education hours and education requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Minimum six months’ work experience as an LPN/LVN or previous experience as a CNA in home care or skilled nursing facility. Experience in home care or related health care field preferred.

Job

Requirements

Essential

Duties

• Provides direct nursing care, personal care, treatment, staff relief, and administration of medications to assigned clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Complies with infection control standard precautions and safety instructions.

• Documents in the clinical record accurately, clearly and concisely, and follows agency policy for timely submission.
• Reports changes in client needs and physical/mental status to the RN Case Manager.
• Provides accurate information to home care professionals involved in the total care of the client.
• Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with clients and significant others, nursing staff, medical staff and other disciplines/
• Performs technical skills safely and according to accepted procedures.
• Maintains CPR certification and demonstrates the abilities to initiate emergency measures.
• Responds in a swift manner to emergency situations.
• Keeps current with CEUs as required by state regulations.
• Follows established lines of communication and authority.
• Complies with attendance policy and adheres to established dress code.
• Other duties as assigned by Registered Nurse.

Other

Duties

• Participates in educational and in-service programs for memory care staff.

• Instructs clients, client families, and the community on nursing care based on client needs and diagnosis.
• Utilizes effective written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current valid LPN/LVN license with the State Board of Nursing. Meet all requirements of state regulatory agencies and Board of Nursing. Must meet all continuing education hours and education requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Minimum six months’ work experience as an LPN/LVN or previous experience as a CNA in home care or skilled nursing facility. Experience in home care or related health care field preferred.

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