Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse assesses the nursing and medical needs of persons served in the Community Day Services at Macon Resources, Inc. (MRI); provides emergency medical care; administers medications; and practices rehabilitation and restorative nursing procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administers emergency medical care and/or first aid and medications as indicated to persons served in Community Day Services, responds to requests to assess persons' medical needs.

2. Administers rehabilitation and restorative nursing procedures as indicated by persons need and as directed by the Director of Community Living Services.

3. Maintains medical files on all persons served receiving medications at day program; including PRN's by documenting appropriately in electronic record.

5. Documents services rendered and the status of the person as required via the first-aid log, nursing notes, or Accident/Incident Report, or chronological notes and in accordance with standard medical documentation practice; distributes to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

6. Maintains an adequate quantity of medical supplies to be used for first aid and emergency situations. Inventories, orders supplies, and replenishes first aid kits used within the agency.

7. In absence of the RN's takes phone calls from doctors, pharmacies, labs, etc., and follows up appropriately.

8. Intervenes in crisis situations as necessary to prevent physical or emotional injury to persons served or others.

9. Assumes the responsibility to attend and complete the initial MRI training requirements (core training and job-specific training). On an ongoing basis, attends and participates in any required recertification or refresher sessions and/or other training deemed appropriate by the super-visor and/or the Program/Department Director within specified time frames.

10. Participates in agency in-service training sessions as assigned by the supervisor and/or Program/Department Director and/or on a voluntary basis to enhance one's knowledge and skills.

11. Monitors the nursing and first aid areas to assure that basic housekeeping and sanitation procedures are performed on a daily basis.

12. Communicates, retains, and releases information (both written and verbal) on a need-to-know basis and in accordance with the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act and Macon Resources, Inc. Policies and Procedures.

13. Practices and enforces MRI Safety Policies and Procedures and assures the safety of staff, persons/families served, agency guests, and agency property.

14. Keeps supervisor informed verbally and in writing of problems and activities within assigned area of responsibility; refers matters beyond the limit of authority and expertise to the supervisor for direction.

15. Performs special projects or other related work within the scope of the job responsibilities of this position as required or requested.

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