LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assisted Living

POSITION SUMMARY 

The LPN is responsible for providing tenants with the highest quality of direct routine care, under the supervision  of the RNor AL Clinical Manager and in accordance with the Service Plan, Minnesota BON standards, the Tenant’s  Bill of Rights and the campus Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The LPN  participates in the development and modification of the tenant Plan of Care, implementing interventions that  are delegated, ordered or prescribed by the RN or physician. The LPN collects tenant health data and compares  to normal findings and the established current health status, reporting changes and/or responses to  interventions in an ongoing manner to the RN. The LPN assigns and monitors nursing tasks or activities of  unlicensed nursing staff through, assessment of their knowledge, skill and capabilities, clarifying expectations,  addressing behaviors or escalating. All nursing activities are performed to support tenants in achieving and  maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

PLANS OF CARE 

Conducts focused assessments of tenants through collection and comparison of data sourced from  tenant, family interviews, observations, and review of medical records 

Uses data to participate in drafting of the integrated, tenant-centered Plan of Care Facilitates Plan of Care through completion of nursing responsibilities, clearly communicating tenant needs to primary caregivers and reporting changes and responses to interventions to the RN Maximizes quality of living through continual monitoring and reporting of tenant care and correlated  recommendations, ensuring all outcomes are thoroughly and accurately documented 

ENSURING ADEQUATE AND PROPER NURSING CARE 

Provides the highest quality care to all tenants, without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation,  religion, age or differences in culture 

Ensures integration and effectiveness of tenant’s Plan of Care by implementing and assisting in  evaluation of responses to nursing interventions while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team Provides information to tenants regarding health promotion and disease prevention Provides ongoing tenant care under the scope the Tenants’ Bill of Rights, immediately reporting any  suspicions, reports or witnessed events of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of tenant property Maintains awareness of campus QAPI goals and abides by and promotes the QAPI program Displays and promotes a strong culture of customer service, ensuring a tenant-centered experience Provides and ensures nursing activities are practiced in accordance with the Minnesota BON standards while protecting tenants’ dignity, privacy and autonomous decision-making whenever possible In the absence of the RN, interacts with tenant’s family or support network, reporting any changes in  health, treatment, care or living situation, 

Recognizes limits of knowledge, skill and experience; facilitates situations beyond the LPN’s competency 

COMPLIANCE - SAFETY, DOCUMENTATION, HIPAA 

Ensures all call lights are promptly and courteously answered or immediately facilitates Uses and guides other nursing staff on using proper body mechanics at all times 

Uses, observes and instructs nursing assistants in safe lifting and care techniques including proper use of  equipment 

Maintains knowledge of, promotes and follows Monarch safety policies, OSHA guidelines regarding  bloodborne pathogens and Standard Precaution infection control policies to provide safe nursing care Maintains a safe, clean environment in tenant rooms and campus following procedure to bag infectious  linens and equipment or proper disposal of them; proper handwashing, disinfection/cleaning schedules Ensures physician orders are strictly followed, and that provisions are in place to assure compliance Ensures tenant records are complete through systematic collection, reporting and documentation of  data that is secure from unauthorized access and follows state and federal regulations, including HIPAA Gathers and documents data on admissions and discharges 

Documents all nursing orders that have been initiated 

Accurately complies with Monarch pharmaceutical policies including sign out and administration of  medications; reporting and documenting medication errors; obtaining and transcribing physician orders;  proper procedure for label changes and expirations; following controlled substance policies and end of  shift count; documenting PRNs 

Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving tenants, staff, visitors or self 

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT 

Evaluates supportive nursing staff practices, articulates expectations and provides corrective guidance

Prioritizes work assignments consistent with number and level of staff available and tenant care acuity

Ensures proper staffing level, working as staff nurse if needed 

Ensures duties are complete, following up with delegated tasks and reviews departing staff reports Provides nursing order reports to nursing staff regarding daily tenant care needs and significant changes  in condition 

Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements if needed 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience 

Completion of a professional nursing education program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing Current Minnesota License as a Practical Nurse 

Current Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care 

Preferred 

Experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living facilities 

Required Skills and Abilities 

Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff 

Resilience; ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with tenants, staff, family High emotional intelligence (EQ) 

Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding 

Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English

About Monarch:

Monarch’s mission is to change the way short term rehabilitation and long-term care is delivered. We strive to make patient care and customer service come together, putting the needs of our residents and their families first. We fulfill the communities need for health and housing, in a comfortable well equipped, pleasant home like atmosphere.

We could not provide this caliber of services without our dedicated employees. We value their contributions and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, nice perks, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.