Licensed Practical Charge

Purpose:  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Charge will align his/her scope of work with Jawonio’s Mission, while incorporating Jawonio’s Core Values as the guiding principle for all work activities.

Summary:  The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Charge is responsible for monitoring the health of individuals/participants in the residencies. He/she will perform routine nursing care activities that support quality of care in accordance with the nursing care plan. Provides mentoring and additional support to the Direct Service Professionals as it relates to the health, safety and wellbeing of participants residing at the Residence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
(other duties may be assigned)

• Performs routine and skilled nursing treatments, first aid, dressings, medication, and enteral feedings & assists direct care with the administration of medications and treatments when needed.
• Assists with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) as part of the interdisciplinary team. Serves as a mentor to direct care staff, professionalizing their skills and increasing their knowledge base as it pertains to the PONS and any health-related topic.
• In the absence of house supervisory personnel, assumes a leadership role, directing staff and ensuring the safety and well-being of the Individuals and overseeing the operations of the house.
• Observes, records and reports progress or any changes in the Individuals condition. Documents in nursing reports and medical files all pertinent information. Reports any changes or observations to the RN Supervisor Residence Manager, Family members, Health Care Provider(s), or other professionals as appropriate.
• In the absence of the Manager or Coordinator will assign staff to transport Individuals on routine medical appointments. Will accompany Individuals to medical and psychiatric appointments when warranted.
• Maintains inventory & orders medical supplies and medication on a weekly basis.
• Assists RN Supervisor with training direct care staff on health-related procedures & Plan of Nursing Services (PONS).
• Monitors medical event tracking completed by direct support professionals to ensure compliance and optimal health of participants. Reports any concerns or areas of noncompliance to Residence Manager & RN Supervisor.
• Assists direct care professionals with ADLS and meals.
• Monitors meal preparation & feeding strategies ensuring meal plans and diet consistencies are followed in accordance with OPWDD guidelines and Choking Prevention Initiatives
• Perform Fit testing on medically cleared employees for N95 respirator masks.
• Performs Covid testing on Individuals as needed & oversee Covid self-testing on employees as needed.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on program needs.

• Keeps the nursing office clean, to ensure a healthy, clean environment for participants and staff. Ensures various supplies, equipment and other material used in training are in adequate supply, are stored correctly and in good order.
• Maintains Infection Control Practices.
• Performs Fit Testing when needed on Residential house staff.
• Must cooperate and pa