Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Location: Utica
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides direct resident
care as delegated, and assists the RN in the delivery of resident
care utilizing the nursing process as appropriate to the geriatric
resident. Participants in resident care services as directed by a
supervisor in accordance with in-service training.Education &
ExperienceFormal Education:Experience: 1 yearLicense, Registration
and/or Certification Requirement: YesMinimum Knowledge: Requires
advanced knowledge of a specialized or technical field or a
thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a
professional field.Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of the organization.Functions
-Essential Functions --- - - - - - - - - Provides safe resident
care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned
treatments and procedures according to established standards and
policies. Maintains awareness of new updates standards and
incorporates them into his/her nursing practice through out the
continuum of care. --- - - - - - - - - Participates in the
improvement process of quality resident care. --- - - - - - - - -
Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and
treatments. --- - - - - - - - - Accurately completes routine tasks
without the need of supervision. --- - - - - - - - -
Judgment/thinking reflects professional standards of care and
practice and code of ethics in providing effective and safe
resident outcomes. --- - - - - - - - - Communicates pertinent
resident information and plan of care before breaks, during
transfer, and at shift report. --- - - - - - - - - Transcription of
orders is accurate. --- - - - - - - - - Accurately administers
medications according to the five rights of medication
administration and documentation of same. --- - - - - - - - -
Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean
technique. --- - - - - - - - - Accurately administers external
feedings. --- - - - - - - - - Demonstrates the mission, vision, and
values of Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center through
professional excellence. --- - - - - - - - - Completes resident
care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods. --- -
- - - - - - - Exercises calm behavior and uses professional
judgment while working in a team approach during emergency
situations. --- - - - - - - - - Cooperates with reassignments made
in the interest of resident care. --- - - - - - - - - Assists
colleagues. --- - - - - - - - - Maintains positive interpersonal
relationships with colleagues. --- - - - - - - - - Professional
conduct and behavior is exhibited by self-control, cooperative
interaction with others, and acceptance of responsibility for own
actions. --- - - - - - - - - Reports resident care problems and
possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.
--- - - - - - - - - Delegates resident care problems and possible
solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel. --- - -
- - - - - - LPN reports to work as scheduled. --- - - - - - - - -
LPN reports to work on time. --- - - - - - - - - LPN is neat and
well groomedRelationshipsTeamwork and Collaboration: This job is
part of a formal work team within the department. Is a team member,
but is not responsible or accountable for the team's
activities.Guidance: Specific projects and goals are assigned with
some latitude for decision-making and setting of priorities.
Supervision is readily available and work may be checked for
accuracy and completeness.Problem Solving/ Thinking Skills:
Generally Defined - Information may need to be clarified in order
to proceed. Problems are readily apparent.External Customer
InteractionPatients: Constantly (at least once per day)Patients'
Families: Constantly (at least once per day)Community at Large:
Rarely (less than one time per month)Venders/Suppliers: Rarely
(less than one time per month)Consultants/Contractors: Constantly
(at least once per day)Prospective Employees: Rarely (less than one
time per month)Schools/ Universities: Rarely (less than one time
per month)Media: Contact not required performing this
job.Regulatory/Accrediting Agencies: Rarely (less than one time per
month)Government Agencies: Rarely (less than one time per
month)Other Industry Organizations: Rarely (less than one time per
month)Internal Customer InteractionPresident: Rarely (less than one
time per month)Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer:
Rarely (less than one time per month)Vice Presidents: Rarely (less
than one time per month)Other Management Outside the Department:
Regularly (at least once per week)Other Managers Inside the
Department: Constantly (at least once per day)Other Employees
Outside the Department: Constantly (at least once per day)Other
Employees Inside the Department: Constantly (at least once per
day)Other Staff, Including Physicians: Constantly (at least once
per day) -CommunicationsVerbal Communications: DailyWritten
Communications: DailyConducting Meetings/ Leading Group
Discussions: occasionallyParticipation in Meetings: DailyMaking
Formal Presentations and Speeches: OccasionallyForeign Languages:
Occasionally -ConfidentialityPatient history or status,
physical/emotional assessment, or clinical data: This job requires
the use and analysis of this informationPatient billing, financial
status, or insurance coverage: This job requires the accessing and
viewing of this type of information.Personal data on employees:
This job does not require access to this type of information.
-Working EnvironmentOccupational Risks: Significant portions (more
than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as
cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or
back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or
positioning patients, equipment, or materials.Safety Equipment: Job
may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for
infection prevention.Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category
I- Routine/anticipated exposure. Work involved exposure to blood,
body fluids, or tissue.Ergonomic Risks: Significant portions (more
than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as
regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the
hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling,
pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics,
restrictive workstations, or awkward positions.Lifting: This job
requires lifting over 30 pounds.Climbing Stairs: Job requires the
ability to walk up and down stairs on a regular basis.Stress Load:
Constant exposure to stress (more than 80% of the time).Manual
Skills: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments
involve the application of manual skills requiring motor
coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g. typing or
machine operations.Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than
50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting
patients, material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying
heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods
throughout the day.Work Schedule: work may require evening, night,
holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion.Physical Environment:
Some portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure
to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to
working surfaces may be unleveled, slippery, or unstable.Volatility
of workload: The workload required to perform this job has frequent
changes, but the changes are relatively minor.Travel: Position does
not require travel to different locations. Work is completed in the
office. -Physical DemandsSit: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the
timeStand: Continually= 67%-100% of the timeWalk: Frequently=
34%-66% of the timeBend/Stoop: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the
timeSquat: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeCrawl: Occasionally=
1%-33% of the timeClimb: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeReach
above shoulder level: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeKneel:
Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeBalance: Occasionally= 1%-33% of
the timeLift, Carry, push, pull - Maximum 10lbs: Frequently=
34%-66% of the timeLift, Carry, push, pull - Maximum 20lbs:
Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeLift, Carry, push, pull - Maximum 50
lbs: Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeLift, Carry, push, pull -
Maximum over 50 lbs: Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeMust be able to
see: Continually= 67%-100% of the timeMust be able to hear:
Continually= 67%-100% of the timeMust be able to speak:
Continually= 67%-100% of the timeMust be able to use one hand:
Continually= 67%-100% of the timeMust be able to use both hands:
Continually= 67%-100% of the timeHazards ExposureInfectious Waste:
Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeToxic Chemicals: Occasionally=
1%-33% of the timeNeedles/ Body Fluids: Frequently= 34%-66% of the
timeRadiation: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeChemotherapeutics:
Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeSupervisorySupervisory/Managerial
Breadth: No supervisory responsibility. Does not hire or
discipline.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility:No Responsibility
for the Following: --- - - - - - - - - Conducting Performance
Reviews --- - - - - - - - - Providing Ongoing Counseling --- - - -
- - - - - Recommendation Promotions --- - - - - - - - - Creating
Long-Range Plans --- - - - - - - - - Recommending Salary Changes
--- - - - - - - - - Setting Goals and Objectives --- - - - - - - -
- Assessing Training & Development Needs --- - - - - - - - - Hiring
--- - - - - - - - - Mentoring --- - - - - - - - - Conducting
Training
Keywords: Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Utica , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Utica, New York
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