Source LPN

JOB SUMMARY:

The SOURCE Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time (LPN) is responsible for working cooperatively with the Registered Nurse (RN) to complete the Material Data System and Appendix F and ensuring that the reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner.

Non-Exempt Position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains initial referrals from the Intake Team to assess new members.

Assesses new members in their homes using the Material Data System.

Obtains corrected Face Sheets from the Intake Referral and uses them to reassess all members annually on the Material Data System.

Ensures that all information on the Material Data System for each member is accurate.

Contacts a new member’s Primary Care Physician for other diagnose which may qualify the member for SOURCE if the new member does not have triggers to qualify him or her for SOURCE. Also be able to navigate the state's Platform called GA Horizon to enter information such as MDS, person centered care plan review, etc.

Attends all Medical Director’s weekly meetings to discuss and sign off on the Appendix F.

Enters the Medical Director’s weekly case note in Therap.

Obtains the Appendix Fs from the RN and faxes them to the Department of Community Health.

Reviews the members’ functioning and health status with their Primary Care Physicians to ensure concurrence with Material Data Systems or information.

Other duties as assigned.
May be required to assist with nursing needs in the Residential Program as directed.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

He/she must be a mature person who is friendly, caring and who has good communication and organizational skills. He/she must have a personal vehicle and a valid Georgia driver’s license. He/she must have a working knowledge of the Albany Advocacy Resource Center’s Mission and Vision as well as the agency’s programs and services. He/she must have a knowledge and understanding of the agency’s accreditation process and its value to the organization.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

When required to work in the office, the environment will be that of a typical office atmosphere. Frequent travel is expected as part of this job qualification.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

He/She will be supervised by the Co-Director of Nursing and the SOURCE Program Manager.

He/she will have no supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: A nursing license from an accredited institution.