Licensed Practical Nurse ($30.19)

Description

Shift: Saturday & Sunday (Every Other Weekend)  (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)                        Location: 

Rate:  $30.19 an hour 

About the Organization: 

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 600 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us and to review the complete job description, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.

Position Overview:  

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the medical well-being of the individuals in the home, and provides clinical leadership for staff during the course of the shift.

Here’s a Snapshot of What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day: 

Essential Functions:

Clinical

• Read and review each individual’s nursing care plan.
• Observe and assess each individual present during the shift and document any relevant findings in the nursing notes. 
• Administer medications and document on the Medication Administration Record. Post all medication changes and clearly communicate these to staff and to the delegating nurse.
• Provide all therapeutic treatments that require a licensed practitioner.
• Contact professionals as needed to resolve acute problems (Delegating Nurse, Physician, Program Manager/Program Administrator).

Personal Care/Direct Support 

• Implement nursing plans of care.
• Ensure that the home is comfortable and clean by assisting with household tasks and communicating needs to the supervisor.
• Provide training and support to individuals in the program to help them achieve greater independence in managing their health. 
• Works in cooperation with a delegating nurse, Program Administrator and Program Manager to perform duties essential to providing quality healthcare to individuals receiving services at the Arc services.
• Provides instruction, guidance, follow-up, monitoring, and assistance in personal grooming and hygiene to include assistance with toileting, oral hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, and lifting/transferring (when indicated).
• Assists with and/or dispenses medications and other medical treatments to the individuals as necessary.
• Turns and repositions individuals, alone or with assistance, to promote skin integrity according to the individuals’ nursing plan of care.

Community Participation and Social Life  

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and leisure activities within the home to promote independence. 
• Encourage exercise to maintain optimum health. 
• Promote family involvement via effective communication and positive interactions. 
• Provide direct assistance so that the individuals can fully participate in community activities of their choice. 
• Encourage and assist individuals with healthy nutrition, both at home and in the community. 

Communication and Documentation

• Uses effective, respectful, and frequent communication with the individuals and the individuals’ family members and/or other interested parties.
• Documents progress on Individual Outcomes, and completes daily activity and communication logs in the Twinsis data base system.
• Documents and completes required records and reports in a clear, consistent, and legible manner.
• Observes and documents individuals’ behaviors, such as feeding patterns, and bowel patterns. 
• Submits paperwork that is complete and legible by prescribed due dates.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Behavior Support Plans and implements plan in a consistent manner.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the individual’s Person Center Plan and implements plan in a consistent manner.  
•  Completes DDA and agency-related trainings as required.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s philosophy.
• Demonstrates positive role-model behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to individuals and in relation to staff issues.

Other

• Assist with medical appointments as needed. 
• Serve as liaison to the pharmacy and to medical professionals as needed.
• Assist with coverage during medical emergencies. 
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality in regards to the individuals’ care. 
• Communicate in a pos