Licensed Practical Nurse

SUMMARY
Supervises and coordinates the nursing care and services provided to residents of an assigned unit at Mennonite Homes & Communities of Ohio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned

• Administer medications and treatments to residents as ordered and assess effectiveness.
• Make regular rounds to assess resident condition and needs, and observe staff performance.
• Assign, direct, and supervise Nursing Assistants according to the plan of care.
• Supervise delivery and documentation of Restorative Nursing Programs.
• Deliver and document Restorative Nursing Programs that fall within LPN scope of practice.
• Arrange for adequate supplies and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Maintain compliance with policies, standards of practice, quality assurance, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in care conferences and document timely and accurately in the resident clinical record.
• Identify resident problems and needs, set goals and interventions, and update the plan of care.
• Complete or assist with shift transition tasks.
• Accompany physicians during rounds.
• Notify physicians, families, and care teams of condition changes.
• Investigate and resolve complaints; report suspected abuse or neglect immediately.
• Contact physicians and manage referrals to consultants.
• Encourage restorative programs to support resident function and independence.

Maintain a Qualified, Efficient Nursing Staff

• Coach, teach, counsel, and discipline Nursing Assistants as needed.
• Resolve issues or escalate unresolved problems appropriately.
• Assist in orientation of new Nursing Staff.
• Regularly evaluate Nursing Assistant performance.

Enhance Professional and Personal Growth

• Attend all required facility in-services.
• Pursue continuing education relevant to long-term care.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 2–7 employees in the nursing unit. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
One-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Able to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, residents, families, and regulatory agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Able to apply basic algebra, fractions, ratios, and percentages in practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, taste, or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may occasionally be exposed to combative residents. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Mennonite Homes & Communities of Ohio complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees are encouraged to request accommodations when needed.

PRIVACY UNDERSTANDING
Employees may encounter private written or oral information. The highest discretion is required. Resident information must not be shared except with authorized caregivers. Employees complete annual compliance training and adhere to the code of conduct.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 2–7 employees in the nursing unit. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
One-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Able to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, residents, families, and regulatory agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Able to apply basic algebra, fractions, ratios, and percentages in practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, taste, or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may occasionally be exposed to combative residents. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Supervises and coordinates the nursing care and services provided to residents of an assigned unit at Mennonite Homes & Communities of Ohio.