Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The primary role of a LPN is the oversight, coordination and direct intervention of any and all health-related issues directly or indirectly related to any and all participants of the program.

Essential Duties and Functions

· Maintains nursing documentation and medication records

· Assists residents in learning about their medications; assures that medications are taken as physician ordered and recorded in electronic MAR

· Provides nursing care including, but not limited to, wound care, trach care, diabetic counseling, etc

· Assesses residents’ health and emotional needs

· Communicates with other members of the nursing and program staff; communicates serious issues to Nurse Manager and Program Director

· Maintains confidentiality, including keeping voice low and not talking about residents in public areas

· Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties Addendum · Act as part of a multidisciplinary team designed to provide services from a holistic and Values based perspective · Manage the ordering/delivery/storage/ administration of medications for the persons served in accordance with the specific program/service · Provide education to both persons served and staff regarding common health concerns. Provide training to staff as required/requested in order to best meet the needs of persons served. · Assess and respond to new/potential/ ongoing health issues in persons served. · Complete documentation as required by RHD, funder/licensing/accreditation bodies.

Qualifications

· Licensed Practical Nurse with current license

· Current Driver’s License

Working conditions

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

ð Exposure to Fumes ð Exposure to Dust

ð Exposure to Extreme Heat ð Exposure to Extreme Cold

ð Wet and/or Humid ð Exposure to Loud Noise

ð Exposure to Confined Places ð Mists or Gases

ð Exposure to Mechanical Hazards ð Exposure to Chemical Hazards

ð Exposure to Electrical Hazards ð Exposure to Burn Hazard

Additional Special Working Conditions:

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

☐ Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time.

☐ Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force

constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than

sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

☒ Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force

frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

☐ Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force

frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

☐ Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of

force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

ð Stand or Sit (stationary position)

ð Walk

ð Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

ð Climb (stairs/ladders)

ð Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

ð See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

ð Pushing or Pulling

ð Repetitive Motion

ð Reaching (high or low)

ð Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Sign on bonus : $1,500 after 90 days of employment, $1,500 after 180 days of employment.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.

Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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