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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00245455 |
Description Activated On: 12/15/2023 11:08:35 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Perform duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse in planning, implementing, and evaluating all assigned resident care in collaboration with a Registered Nurse in a Department of Military and Veterans Affairs veterans home ensuring adherence to HIPAA standards. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Administer medications and treatments timely and accurately as ordered by a physician. Order and receive medication per procedure. Count narcotics and verify that records are accurate and complete. Check medications from pharmacy for accuracy and notify pharmacy of errors. Participate in feeding residents as part of the daily routine and communicate concerns to RN in charge. Provide specialized care to residents on specialty units (i.e., Alzheimer residents). Make rounds and verifies resident census to ensure resident well-being and safety. Observe residents’ conditions; ensure changes are reported to appropriate staff. Record daily care performed for the residents on the appropriate forms and the approved electronic medical record. Participate in documentation of resident admission data. Complete consultation sheets, record appointments and chart medications and treatments according to procedure. Forward Medical Record or abstract to facility upon resident transfer. Collaborate with RN in developing and formulating plans of resident care by focusing on identification of resident problems and resident outcomes. Implement planned changes to improve resident care as directed. Serve on nursing committees as necessary. Ensure residents are clean and well groomed. Observe resident care in dining room. Receive reports from off-going shift and give report to on-coming shift as needed. Observe residents for injury. Notify the RN Supervisor if possible injury is observed and record data on resident medical record. Inform staff when residents cannot participate in activities and when they can resume activities. Follow Infection Control guidelines. Assist the RN in the daily assessment of resident’s health status. Ensure all assessment data is accurate, complete and accessible. Communicate assessment data to other members of the health care team and preserve confidentiality. Assist with orientation of LPN and CNA. Monitor/direct CNA performance of health related duties. Support the facility QAPI efforts by attending all assigned QAPI training and following established policies and procedures in support of QAPI. Participate in PIP teams as assigned. Share ideas for improvement in the organization; support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings. Performs work in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules and safety rules for this position. Immediately reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and/or immediately corrects any safety hazards in the work area or reports same to supervisor. Monitor supplies of necessary materials for nursing care and inform RN/Nurse Supervisor of needs. Evaluate orientation program, Resident Care Plans, resident policies and procedures, and nursing policies. Recommend changes and attend various meetings as necessary. Attend conferences, meetings, and seminars as well as all mandatory in-service training programs as part of ongoing education. Satisfactorily complete all required competencies. Follow universal precautions. Use required personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks, gowns, goggles, face shield, etc. Perform other related duties. Obtains and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Employee uses independent judgment within the scope of LPN license. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Practical Nurse 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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