LPN

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Nursing

Supervisor/Nursing Administration.

Position Summary

The

Essential Functions Of The Job For a Licensed

Practical Nurse require, and may be amended from time to time at the sole

discretion of Windsor Health Care, LLC to include, but are not limited to the

Following

• Must

possess a valid LPN license, in good standing in accordance with laws of this

state, from an approved NJ Nursing School of Nursing.

• Comply with

standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local

health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.

• Must possess, at a

minimum, of a high school diploma and/or higher education; a GED and at least one

• year of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to

work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain

the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident

Bill of Rights.

• Must be able to

work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the

extent necessary. On-call status is a

function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that

schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the LPN’s will make themselves available, as

needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.

• In exigent

circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency

conditions (e.g., severe weather,

evacuation,

temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

• Must adhere to

Windsor Health Care, LLC's attendance policies and follow the terms and

conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

• Must be able to

read, write, speak and understand English.

• Must maintain the

highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and

residents' family members and loves ones.

• Must adhere to all

facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Under the

supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent utilizes a general

understanding of the principles of nursing and basic physical assessment skills

in the development of and implementation of individualized nursing care plans

to ensure that the needs of the residents are met.

• He/she assists in

the orientation of and supervision of nursing personnel, attends to the daily

operations of the unit per shift, unit level, and assumes responsibilities of a

leadership role as needed.

• Takes an active role in direct resident assessment and care;
• Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident

care in adherence to State and Federal regulations;

• Formulates individualized nursing care plans utilizing the nursing

process;

• Assesses each resident daily and implements a change in the course of

action as needed;

• Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is

communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly;

• Participates in the training and supervision of nursing personnel;
• Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and

supervision;

• Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication

skills;

• Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations;
• Prepares daily assignment of duties, treatments, and miscellaneous tasks;
• Assists with implementation of facility’s Quality Improvement Program;
• Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards

and for the identification of

noncompliance with facility guidelines as set forth in the Policy andProcedure Manuals;

• Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data

reflecting the use of the nursing process;

• Attends and participates productively in the resident care meetings,

staff meetings and in-services;

• Maintains active licensure;
• Attends all mandated in-services;
• Takes an active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with

residents, families and staff;

• Dispenses medication and performs treatments, as requested, and in

accordance with policies and procedures;

• Assures that each resident’s attending physician and family or

responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the

resident’s health condition;

• Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service

in a caring and compassionate atmosphere promoting dignity and respect which

recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures;
• Comply with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations

and guidelines;

• Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect

residents and yourself;

• Attend care plan meetings of assigned residents;
• Participate QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as

carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance committee;

• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency;
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings;
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation

of the facility’s emergency plan;

• User proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents;
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including

verbal, written, and electronic communications;

• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches

in confidentiality to appropriate personnel;

• Report any retaliation to the Human Resource Director and to the

Compliance Officer;

• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property,

exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to the supervisor;

• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law

enforcement and state agency;

• Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious

materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy;

• Report any workplace injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor;
• Performs additional duties as requested.

Annual Health Requirements

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin

test.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

(With or Without

the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must

be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Must

be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

• Must

be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to

function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be

fully met.

• Must

meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this

facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

• Must

be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally

upset, and, at times, agitated residents

• Must

be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum

height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a

minimum distance of 50 feet.

• May be necessary to assist in the

evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Acknowledgement Of Job Description

I understand that as a result of my

employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air

contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me

instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand

that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B and AIDS Viruses and TB, and

that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B

vaccination. I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or

facility information without proper authorization.

I

hereby acknowledge receipt of Windsor Health Care, LLC's Job Description. I understand that it is my continuing

responsibility to read and know its contents. I also understand and agree that the Job Description is not an

employment contract for any specific period of employment or for continuing or

long ‐ term employment. Therefore, I acknowledge and understand that

unless I have a written employment agreement with Windsor Health Care, LLC that

provides otherwise, I have the right to resign from my employment with Windsor

Health Care, LLC at any time with or without notice and with or without cause,

and that Windsor Health Care, LLC has the right to terminate my employment at

any time with or without notice and with or without cause.

I understand this

job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an

exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all

duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management

without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an

employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

Employee Signature

____________________________ Date: _____________________

Supervisor Signature

___________________________ Date: _____________________