Job Description:
LPN Supervisor for Personal Care
Elm Terrace Gardens (CCRC)
12 Hr. Shift - Two (2) Days Per Week - 7:00 pm -
7:00 am
&
Every Other Weekend - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) Supervisor to lead and oversee nursing staff within our
Personal Care Community.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to
high-quality patient care while providing leadership and support to
our Med Tech’s and PC Aides.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills,
leadership abilities, and a commitment to fostering a positive and
compliant work environment.
We, Elm Terrace Gardens, are a Continuing Care
Retirement Community (CCRC) located in the heart of
Lansdale, PA and we are looking for compassionate and qualified LPN
Supervisor for Personal Care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of licensed
practical nurses and PC Aides and MED TECHS
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, policies,
and procedures
- Provide mentorship, training, and performance evaluations
for nursing staff
- Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans
- Monitor patient care quality and address any issues or
concerns promptly
- Collaborate with physicians, healthcare teams, and
administrative staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure confidentiality of
patient information
- Participate in staffing schedules and manage resource
allocation effectively
Shift Is:
-
Shift is: 7p-7a Two days a week and every other weekend
Role Purpose:
To provide professional direct resident nursing care and, in
conjunction with the Charge Nurse, to supervise daily nursing
activities performed by Nursing Assistants.
To promote and maintain a positive physical, social, and
psychological environment for residents in the Skilled Nursing
Facility.
To perform these duties in accordance with applicable current
federal, state, and local regulations and standards, and as may be
directed by the Charge Nurse; and to perform these duties in
accordance with the mission of Elm Terrace Gardens to promote the
health and well-being of individual residents based on their
functional abilities and potential.
Duties:
1. Render and administer professional nursing services,
including the administration of medications, in accordance with
physician's orders and the physician-approved individual resident
care plans; and provide direct nursing care as necessary to assigned
residents.
2. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required; as
directed, ensure that rooms are properly. prepared to receive new residents.
3. As directed, notify families or responsible parties about
resident expirations or transfers to acute care facilities.
4. Make rounds with residents' physicians as necessary and
ensure their completion of record keeping.
5. Consult with physicians in providing care, treatment,
diagnostic, and therapeutic services.
6. Notify physicians of incidents and changes in conditions.
7. Accurately complete, maintain, and verify drug inventories,
medical forms, physician, and consultant. orders, reports,
evaluations, and resident chart entries according to established
policies, procedures, and guidelines.
8. Knows and complies with the facility infection control
policies and procedures, including the blood- borne pathogen
standard, infectious waste disposal, and such other standards as may
be promulgated from time to time.
9. Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service and
treatment areas.
10. Follow established safety rules and regulations at all
times, including fire safety procedures and disaster control.
11. Promptly report accidents, incidents, and unsafe and
hazardous equipment or conditions.
12. Present positive endorsement of Elm Terrace Gardens, its
mission, programs, policies, procedures, and administration to Elm
terrace Gardens residents, staff, visitors, and other constituencies
at all times.
13. Report to work as scheduled.
14. Assist with resident transport to and from activities.
Nursing Care Functions - Physical & Sensory Req
1. Has the ability to sit, walk, reach, bend, lift, grasp, push,
pull, and has fine hand coordination.
2. Has the ability to read and write in English.
3. Has the ability to communicate with staff, physicians,
consultants, residents, families, visitors, and vendors.
4. Has the ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and
temperatures.
5. Has the ability to hear and respond to call bells, alarms,
and emergency signals.
6. Has the ability to remain calm under stress. Resident
Assessment & Review Functions
Resident Assessment & Review Functions -
Duties:
1 Assist the Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse as requested in
conducting assessments of new residents and reassessments of current
residents in order to identify nursing and medical problems and/or
needs and to establish goals to address problems or needs.
2 Conduct such assessments according to documentation and
time-frame requirements, including the Minimum Data Set and related
documents, and according to individual resident care plan development.
3 Observe, document, and promptly report changes in residents'
conditions to the Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and/or resident
physician, including changes in medical condition and levels of
function, appetite, alertness, and behavior.
4 Participate as requested in the facility's interdisciplinary
care program and quality assurance and related programs.
5 Attend scheduled care conferences, committee meetings, and
such other sessions as directed by the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing.
6 Develop and maintain a rapport with all facility services,
residents, physicians, consultants, and families to ensure an
effective program of care and quality of life for residents.
Resident Assessment & Review - Physical & Sens Req.
1 Has the ability to follow oral and written directions.
Resident Rights Functions - Duties
1. Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
2. Treats residents with kindness, dignity, patience, and
respect.
3. Knows and complies with the rules of the residents' rights.
4. Adheres to residents' personal property rights at all times.
5. Be observant that residents' medical and psychosocial needs
are met.
6. Report to the Charge Nurse and maintain written records of
resident complaints and grievances.
7. Follow established policies and procedures for reporting and
investigating all resident incidents and allegations of abuse.
Other Job Functions - Duties
1. Recommend to the Charge Nurse the equipment and supply needs
for nursing care.
2. Monitor inventory and assist in maintaining adequate supplies
and equipment in proper working order.
3. Participate as required in facility surveys and government
inspections.
4. Attend and participate in orientation, staff meetings,
training, in-service sessions, and other activities as directed by
the Director of Nursing.
5. Assist in the orientation and training of new employees as
directed by the Charge Nurse.
Other Job Functions - Physical & Sensory Req
1. Ability to understand and follow training and in-service sessions.
Other Duties as Assigned:
1. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Note:
Position is subject to a ninety-day orientation period from date
of employment.
Position is subject to applicable provisions of the federal Fair
Labor Standards Act and related regulations.
Incumbent becomes eligible for benefits and leave accruals
according to the designated employment category after successful
completion of the orientation period.
