LVN Supervisor-Assisted Living-Part Time

I. BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for assisting in the medication management and treatment for the residents in accordance with Seacrest Leichtag Assisted Living and CA state R.C.F.E. policies, procedures and regulations. Assists in the supervision of caregivers/C N A’s, Med Tech Assistants, and med room assistant on weekends or when Director of AL not in the facility.

II. CUSTOMERS/CLIENTS SERVED BY POSITION:

Primary customers are Residents receiving Assisted Living services and their immediate family members. Secondary customers are non-Assisted Living residents and potential residents and their family members.

III. OUTCOME WHEN JOB IS PERFORMED COMPETENTLY:

Policies, procedures and regulations are followed which result in deficiency free surveys and inspections. Resident and employee satisfaction, and meets Seacrest Village Leichtag Family Assisted Living Community objectives. Residents and family members have full confidence in Assisted Living Program and recommend it to others.

IV. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

LVN in State of CA.

V. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum one year experience as LVN in similar setting. Ability to lead/supervise staff reporting to the position.

VI. SKILLS, LICENSE CERTIFICATION AND/OR SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Able to communicate with and relate well to senior population families, physicians and community. Current LVN license in State of California. CPR. CA driver’s license. Demonstrate ability to: schedule staff, to orient, audit time sheets, supply inventory, billing services. Working knowledge of blood pressure equipment, blood glucose, thermometer, and oxygen tank equipment. Able to adapt to changing demands of position. Possess and implement appropriate phone etiquette. Able to pass physical, TB test and obtain fingerprint clearance as required by our licensure. Familiar with computer related skills necessary for assisted living programs and communications. Able to practice within Seacrest Village policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with same. Knowledge of pharmacology. Able to work week-ends, holidays and shifts when necessary.

VII. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES THAT MUST BE SAFELY PERFORMED WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WITHOUT POSING A DIRECT THREAT TO OTHER EMPLOYEES, RESIDENTS OR SELF:

WORK PERFORMANCE – job knowledge, quality, productivity, planning, creativity, initiative

RESIDENT CARE 

1. Assist in overseeing resident charts to ensure current documentation (facility forms, licensing documentation, physician order, incidents reports, etc.)
2. Conforms to regulations set forth in CA Title 22, Department of Social Services.
3. Assist in documentation and revisions in service plans for residents and CA Title 22, D.S.S. Assist in monitoring documentation for accuracy and assuring related records are current.
4. Participates in assessment and revisions in service plans for residents.
5. Notifies supervisor and A.L. Director of changes in resident’s condition and care plan.
6. As part of quality monitoring, initiates and/or reviews incidents reports and reports to supervisor and A.L. Director.
7. Will respond to emergency calls for residents and non-resident incidents.
8. Regulations and standards of practice related to safety, to resident rights & Confidentiality and privacy will be followed.
9. Able to understand and follow physician's directions.
10. Able to interact with families in positive manner and keep families updated on resident on an on-going basis.
11. Notifies A.L. Director when a resident is admitted to the hospital.
12. Able to assess and perform wound care treatments as ordered per physician.
13. Adheres to Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
14. Admission process; Sets up POS and MAR for new resident. Assists the Director as requested during the Admission-re/Admission process.
15. Supervises and participates in monthly Recap process.
16. Assists with reporting appropriate documentation to LPA as needed
17. Demonstrates proficiency in use of current EMR system/program.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

1. Assist in the selection and scheduling of staff who are assigned to the medication/treatment system.
2. Will assist in providing orientation and ongoing training/inservice for A.L. staff as it relates to medications, treatments and assessments.
3. Participates in employee meetings and assists in the responsibility for inservices related to medications and treatments.
4. Helps maintain med room wound care and orders supplies in Assisted Living.
5. Maintain proper licensing regulations with medications.
6. Carry out doctor’s orders for prescription and treatments. Call Pharmacy for orders assuring the process
7. complies with DSS Regulations.
8. Demonstrates ability to pour and pass medications using 6 Rights and 3 Check Methods.

SUPERVISION

Assists in the supervision of and provides guidance to caregivers, Med Assistant Supervisors and med room and wellness assistant. Make recommendations for coaching, disciplinary, termination and employee recognition to A.L. Director.

FACTORS AFFECTING WORK PERFORMANCE - Attendance, dependability, achievement, interpersonal skills

1. Regular, punctual attendance. Flexibility in schedule as it may include some weekends, evenings and holidays.
2. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
3. Attend department staff and "All" employee staff meetings.
4. Timely completion of work assignments.
5. Be a team player and able to get along well with co-workers and other departments. Create and maintain a positive work environment based on individual respect, responsibility, personal and professional growth

MISSION, VISION, POLICY AND REGULATIONS - SV Philosophy, adherence to policy, judgment

1. Represent Seacrest Village and department in a professional and positive manner within and outside the community; appearance and attitude. Wear appropriate clothing per facility and assisted living uniform policy.
2. Mission - Familiarize self and staff with Seacrest Village policies and procedures and same with the Jewish tradition as observed by our residents, family and guests.
3. Payroll/HR – utilizes current system to follows timekeeping policy by utilizing timeclock to report all hours worked and takes all mandatory thirty-minute meal periods by the fifth hour of work unless six hours completes the day
4. Fire/Disaster, Safety and Workers Compensation - Promote a safe environment within the facility which includes fire and accident prevention, maintenance of sanitary conditions and assurance that all assigned staff understand their role in the event of a disaster or other disruption of services. Observes safety regs; ensures staff wear and use appropriate equipment, first aid kits are supplied and replenished, reports employee incidents immediately to HR and completes paperwork; investigates and provides work injury prevention solutions for future training.
5. As a matter of SV policy and federal and state law; attends HIPAA training, follows HIPAA confidentiality and privacy policy, applies “minimum necessary”, “needs to know” guidelines on all PHI information and reports non-compliance violations to Privacy Officer.
6. As a mandated reporter per DOJ requirements; attends Mandated Reporter Abuse training meetings, will report all abuse incidents; physical, emotional, financial, sexual, verbal, completing the 1) SOC 341 form, mailing or faxing, 2) calling the ombudsmen and/or department of health services; for Assisted Living and Independent Living, call ombudsmen, and APS (adult protective services), and 3) informing supervisor so resident can be protected.
7. Follow the corporate compliance standard and employee code of conduct, of performing work with an ethical behavior and utilizing proper business conduct and professional practice, that complies with applicable laws, rules and regulations; as serving the residents, preserving the organizational reputation, maintaining resident/employee trust, community respect. Reports non-compliance or concerns to Corporate Compliance Officer.

VIII. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and all other personal care medical equipment to complete assigned duties.
2. Oxygen tank and mask.
3. Needles to assist residents with injections as ordered.
4. Blood glucose monitoring equipment
5. Telephone, fax, copy machine.
6. Basic computer knowledge and skills.
7. Calculator.
8. Digital thermometer.
9. Wheelchair.
10. Weighing scale.
11. Med Cart, treatment, and medication sets.
12. Computer.
13. Radio
14. Walker
15. Emergency Alarm System

IX. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Filing
2. Typing
3. Computer use for word processing.

X. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on their feet for several hours at a time. Hands, fingers, arms are frequently used for holding, stretching, and reaching. The employee will be expected to be able to climb or balance, kneel, stoop, bend and crouch. The employee must be able to lift or move, unassisted, up to 25 lbs. The employee must be able to occasionally assist a resident weighing more than 100 pounds with appropriate assistance and equipment. Good vision and hearing are required due to the safety of our residents. Good verbal communication. Able to transfer residents with appropriate assistance. Able to lift, bend, stretch, squat, stand up and other movements in performance of general care functions and reach in confined spaces. Able to transfer residents with appropriate assistance. Utilizes proper lifting techniques to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Unassisted. Knowledge of proper unassisted transfer procedures and body mechanics. Must be able to walk up stairs and walk up to four miles in eight hours shift with ease.