LPN SFC Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

LPN SFC South Franklin Circle Chagrin Falls Ohio

(Full-time Charge Nurse)

MUST HAVE ACTIVE LPN TO APPLY

AND

MUST HAVE ACTIVE BLS TO APPLY

General Purpose:

The clinical partner will provide/maintain the highest quality of nursing care support for Assisted Living members utilizing current knowledge and standards of practice. Central to this practice, the Clinical Partner will maintain the Members independence by encouraging their active participation in decision making and plans of care. The clinical partner will build a relationship with every member based on trust and respect. All care performed will be done in such way to uphold the members’ dignity, to create a supportive environment fostering a sense of home and community, and to add to the enrichment of each member’s life. As a member of the Crane House team, the clinical partner must demonstrate effective interpersonal and interdepartmental communication skills. When necessary the Clinical Partner will provide any necessary support to Care Partners establishing a harmonious work environment and assuring a high quality of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Seek to understand individual member’s preferred routine and unique wants/needs.

• Maintain independence and a sense of control by encouraging each Members participation and decision making in the care planning process.

• Maintain each member’s self-respect and dignity at all times.

• Provide members with quality nursing care along with meaningful interaction and socialization.

• Assist in the development of each member’s unique care plan in collaboration with the assisted living team, members, families, and physicians.

• Actively listen to member and family concerns and provide feedback in a compassionate and professional manner.

• Provide caring, emotional support to members and families during difficult times.

• Document any changes in a member’s health or ability to perform daily activities and seek guidance or assistance from appropriate clinical and administrative staff as needed.

• Provide recommendations related to changes in member care needs and communicate all level of care changes to the assisted living team.

• Provide a thorough assessment and complete the appropriate documentation of any accident or incident with a member or employee in Assisted Living.

• Whenever possible, assist with clinical care and/or assessment completing the appropriate documentation of an Independent Living member.

• Teach and mentor care partners to continuously improve member care.

• Whenever possible support the care partners in providing member care needs regardless of the task required

Judson Core Values: This position requires incumbents to exhibit the skills necessary to represent and support Judson’s Core Values: Respectfulness; Empowerment; Communication; Integrity; Teamwork; and Excellence.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications :

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with an active nursing license in the state of Ohio.

• Current knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations related to long-term care.

• 3 years clinical experience in long-term care preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Physical demands may include walking, talking, hearing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing, climbing a ladder, manipulating, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 75 pounds, transferring resident up to 150 pounds with assistance, and repetitive motion.