LPN - Experience Lead
Company: Thrive Senior Living, LLC
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION
It is required that the LPN holds a current, unencumbered license
to practice as a nurse in this state. It is required that the LPN
received a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program,
college or university. It is required that the LPN holds a current
CPR certification.
EXPERIENCE
It is preferred that the LPN has six months experience working in a
nursing home, hospital, home health agency or other healthcare
facility.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely
manner, gathering and analyzing information to develop alternative
solutions both alone and with groups.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional resident, family
member, and employee situations, responding promptly to their
request for service and assistance, while soliciting feedback to
improve service insuring that commitments are met.
Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming.
Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting
and keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and
tries new things.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or
negative situations. Listens carefully and gets clarification.
Responds well to questions.
Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities,
exhibiting objectivity and openness to others' views. Contributes
to building a positive team spirit.
Planning and Time Utilization: Consistently plans/coordinates work
to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency without sacrificing
quality, accuracy and customer service. Meets deadlines in
completing job assignments and special projects.
Computer Skills: Literate in Word and Excel, as well as preferred
skills in Outlook.
Written Skills: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for
spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; and is
able to read and interpret written information.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the LPN include providing direct
nursing care to residents in an assigned unit under the direction
of the Healthcare Director, Nursing Supervisor or Registered Nurse.
Such care will be performed timely and accurately in accordance
with federal, state and local regulations and current acceptable
policies, procedures and principles relating to the operation of
the Community.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
ESSENTIAL
The following job functions have been determined to be essential to
the position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and
other functions as deemed necessary.
EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, MACHINES AND/OR TOOLS USED
The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials,
machines, tools, etc., used by the employee.
Bedside commodes, urinals
Shower chairs
Bed and bath lines
Catheters, bedpans
Gait belts, geri chairs
Blood pressure cuffs/
Special eating utensils
Safety restraints
Sphygmomanometers
Wrist watches
Lift chairs,
Stethoscopes
Electric Shavers
Wheelchairs
Thermometers
Soap and hygiene supplies
Walkers
Scales
Whirlpool
Back Support Belt
Other miscellaneous devises/ nursing supplies
PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED
Frequent body movements include lifting, moving, transferring,
bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting and reaching.
Able to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying of
objects weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted with twisting and
turning of trunk. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Because the essential functions of the job may require general
involvement in a healthcare facility, including but not limited to,
exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk
Classification Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety
conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position, a
person will have the ability to work in this type of environment
without posing a direct threat to self or others.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand and acknowledge that this job description sets forth
the basic requirements necessary to perform the job identified and
shall not be considered a detailed description of all job
requirements that may be needed to perform the job. The employer
needs may necessitate performance of multiple other tasks, duties
and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, assuming the
responsibilities of other positions in order to deliver a high
quality of service.
I further understand and acknowledge that this job description is
not all-inclusive and that the Employer reserves the right to
revise and/or change job requirements and responsibilities as
needed.
I have reviewed this job description. I certify that I am qualified
to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without
reasonable accommodations, and without posing a direct threat to
myself or others.
I further understand and acknowledge that this job description is
not a contract, in whole or in part, and that I am an employee at
will.
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Team Member Signature Date
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrity
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
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Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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Education
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
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