Classification :
This is a full-time FLSA exempt position. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Responsibilities :
In a 24-hour, 7 days a week CLS / CRA program, this position involves providing care and training of individuals in a residential setting. Operates under the general supervision of the DDP.
Essential Functions :
Oversee and manage the daily operation of the assigned group home. Observation and documentation of individuals' behaviors, medical conditions and training progress on an ongoing basis. Overseeing the routine nursing care of individuals in managed home. Training and assisting the individuals in daily living skills, social skills and emergency skills. Maintain the home in a clean, healthy environment. The work is of routine difficulty and involves varied work schedules. If the event that the home needs coverage, the LPN Home Coordinator will be responsible for working with the scheduler to obtain coverage. If coverage is not obtained, the LPN Home Coordinator will cover the home. In the event of an emergency, will be required to perform CPR, First Aid and / or Mindset. The LPN Home Coordinator must have dependable transportation.
Duties and Specific Responsibilities :
- Maintaining individual's health and safety
Observe and examine for potential medical, mental and behavioral problems.
Report to supervisor any problems found.Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the state DCH Rules and State Laws specific to GA, while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.Handle behavior episodes appropriately according to rules and regulations.Record all seizure activities, which occur during shift.Record all behavioral incidents on proper form and record all accidents on proper form.Participate in monthly and quarterly fire and severe weather drills.Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times.Supervise self-administration of medications, which occur during shift and document on medication administration reports.Will be knowledgeable of current medications, their purpose and side effects and be able to locate medicine information. Annually checked on knowledge of medications.Follow policy when disposing of bio-hazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.Actively demonstrate a working knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, principles, and practice in order to holistically care for the patient.Practice patient teaching / training for patients and families.Will frequently lift up to 100 or more pounds consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, and twisting.Train individuals in daily living skills according to ISP and skill levelAssist and / or train individuals in daily personal hygiene, bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, combing hair and use of deodorant.
Assist and / or train individuals in skills of home maintenance, cooking skills, and grocery shopping and money management.Assist and / or train individuals in selection of weather appropriate, matching clothing.Supervises and / or train individuals in appropriate behavior in community activities, table manners and social situations.Integrate into community activitiesAssists supervisor in planning appropriate recreation / leisure activities based on consumer's ISP and needs.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, field trips, camp, picnic, etc. Some activities necessitate adjusting work schedules.Accompanies individuals shopping, on outings for snacks or meals and haircuts. Accompany consumer to doctor and / or dental appointment.Attend in-service training and staff meetingsMaintain current nursing licensure
Keep CPR / First Aid certification current.Complete minimum of 16 hours of continuing training per year per Healthcare Facility RegulationsAttend any required in-service training.Attend staff meetings as scheduledMeet with supervisor for evaluationsMember of the Inter-disciplinary TeamParticipate in the establishment of client service plans
Development of individual's outcomes for ISP by determining needs, strengths and weaknesses.Carry out training outcomes per individual ISP and document in individual's file.Provide constructive feedback and appropriate role modeling for individuals in areas such as appearance, relationships, language, social skills and daily activities.Discuss individual's needs with other staff, family members and other agencies as appropriate.Communicates regularly with other shifts to facilitate continuity of care of individuals.Observe and follow group home and agency policiesWork flexible schedule to include coming in other than scheduled hours.
Works in any of operative sites as requestedCarry out scheduled activities for individuals. Offer input into activitiesReview individual files and / or logbook daily prior to beginning work. Initial each day upon completion of readingPrepare Meals according to menusFollow policy on staff eating food purchased for individualsMaintain all group home property properlyObtain all receipts and support documentation for all individual expendituresEnsure the safety of individuals by consistently monitoring for safety hazardsBuilding maintenance, safety and sanitationSupervise and assist the individuals in the cleaning of the home property in and around the home
Complete daily checklist prior to the end of the shift. Record work accomplished in logbookCommunicates to the need for repairs and maintenance of physical facilities through the work order processMaintains floors daily (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping). As needed carpet shampooing, waxing, or stripping floorsWashes and disinfects walls, woodwork and windows as deemed necessaryCleans disinfects garbage containers and surrounding floor and walls at least weekly or more often as neededClean and disinfects with approved chemicals all bathrooms, including toilet bowlsChange and launder bed linens at least once a week or more if necessaryResponsible for all laundry, including kitchen towels, bath clothes and towels and clothingStaff supervisionResponsible for directing the work duties of other employees in the home
Train all employees new to work location on proper procedures for the home, including medication management and client specific expectations / needsSuggest or recommend employees for hire, termination or promotionComplete all necessary administrative paperwork regarding employees under manager's supervision, including yearly employee evaluations, absence request approval, employee warning reports and all other formsResponsibility for other dutiesResponsible for other duties as assigned
Participate in staffing as requestedIn absence of other staff, will be required to assume additional dutiesRandom drug testing is conducted without individualized suspicion of a violation of company's substance abuse policy. Selection is made by neutral criteria so that all employees eligible for testing have an equal opportunity of being tested.Present a positive image of individuals, home and All Care to the publicAssist in transportation of individuals to all activities, doctor and dental appointmentsPassengers seated and seat belts secured before vehicle is put into motionEnsure individuals are never left unattended in vehicleQualifications :
Active LPN license required.
Experience or training in the field of developmental disabilities, mental health, special education or social services preferred.
Evidence of a satisfactory Criminal background check and MVR.