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Job Details Job Location: Woodland Pond Inc - New Paltz, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $32.93 - $41.43 Hourly Job Shift: Eves/Nights DescriptionCharge LPN – NightsResponsible to Position Classifications Unit Manager Hourly/Non-Exempt Directly Supervises and EvaluatesCertified Nursing AssistantsIs Back Up To: Other LPNsIs Backed Up By: Other LPNs/Charge RNWOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENTIn the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following:Performing quality work with or without direct supervisionInteracting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all othersWorking effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication FundamentalsCompleting tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizationsComplying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all timesPosition SummaryThe Charge LPN - Nights is responsible to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern Woodland Pond, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, Unit Manager, RN Clincal Care Coordinator, and Charge RN to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all timesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Administrative Functions: Notifies the RN on-call, Director of Nursing, and Administrator on call as required (*CF)Serves as a resident advocate and ensures resident rights are maintained (*CF) Supports the medical staffWorks collaboratively with all departments at Woodland PondEnsures completion of and daily tally of intake bookPerforms dashboard review to include follow-up with CNA’s undocumented tasks, meds and treatments not signed-off, unsigned labs, and undocumented task sign-off, etc.Completes CMS reports, on-going (*CF)Checks staff statement folder for completion by staffAssists with audits and reports as assigned. Works with staff in the planning of the unit’s services, programs, and activities (*CF)Ensures staff comply with polices and standards of care (*CF)Ensures completeness of Accident and Incident reports (*CF)Promotes mission and values of Woodland Pond at New Paltz (*CF)Serves as a leader and resource for nursing staff (*CF)Ensures safe quality care is provided to the resident’s daily, and essential information is communicated to provide appropriate continuity of care from admission to discharge (*CF)Is a liaison with residents, families, and other departments to adequately plan for and provide resident care (*CF)Ensures accurate, appropriate, and complete documentation by all nursing staffProvides medications and treatments as assigned (*CF)Documents according to policies (*CF)Care Plan, Kardex, MDS:Ensures accuracy of eachEffectively communicates the plan of careEnsures that resident care plan is followedCommunication: Ensures appropriate and ongoing communication to the resident, family, staff, MD, IDT, etc.Uses communication to enhance quality of resident care and staff working environmentPersonnel/Staff Development:Responsible for employee praise and discipline as necessaryActively participates with staff educationPromotes an environment of learningConducts routine staff audits to ensure care is being delivered per care plan and medical staff ordersEnsures work consistency among staffPromotes a positive, friendly work environmentEquipment and Supplies: Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available and monitors that supplies are utilized appropriately to avoid waste (*CF)Quality Assurance:Constantly strives to enhance the resident and staff experienceFollows Woodland Pond policies and procedures, including HIPAA Immediately reports unusual problem/accident/incident regarding resident care to RN (*CF)Safety/Infection Control: Ensures staff compliance with standards and regulationsReports potential outbreaks and takes appropriate measures to control/eliminate infection control exposuresStaffing Coverage:Assists with staffing and finding coverage for call-outs (*CF)Other Specific Requirements:Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and be enthusiastic (*CF)Must work harmoniously with others (*CF)Seeks out new methods and principles to incorporate into the nursing practiceCreates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment (*CF)Able to make independent decisions (*CF)Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectivespolicies and procedures necessary to provide quality care (*CF)Promotes teamwork and collaboration among Woodland Pond staff members (*CF)Ongoing Education:Encouraged to pursue ongoing educationCompletes all required training and in-servicesAll other duties as assignedGENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIESMaintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of dutiesWilling to learn and growDemonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviorsAble to work a flexible schedule Maintains predictable and reliable attendanceQualificationsLPN graduate of an accredited school of nursing One year of long term care nursing preferredHolds a current, unencumbered LPN license to practice in the State of New YorkValid CPR certificationProficiency with computers and standard office softwareDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric populationDegree of TravelTravel required for occasional off-site meetingsDisruption to RoutineDisruption to routine is to be expected frequentlySafety Hazards in JobHigh stress, exposure to potentially hazardous secretions or environments. May be required occasionally to lift equipmentPhysical DemandsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallySitXStandXWalkXBend/StoopXSquatXCrawlXClimbXReach Above Shoulder LevelXKneelXBalanceXLift, Carry, Push, PullMaximum 10 Lbs.XMaximum 20 Lbs.XMaximum 50 Lbs.XMaximum Over 50 Lbs.XMust Be Able ToSeeXHearXSpeakXUse One HandXUse Both HandsXEnvironmental ConditionsNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInvolves BeingInsideXOutsideXExposed to Temperatures of32ûF and lessX100ûF and moreXWet & Humid ConditionsXNoise, VibrationXFumes, DustXHazards, ExposureNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyContinuallyInfectious WastesXToxic ChemicalsXNeedles/Body FluidsXRadiationQualifications Qualifications LPN graduate of an accredited school of nursing One year of long term care nursing preferred Holds a current, unencumbered LPN license to practice in the State of New York Valid CPR certification Proficiency with computers and standard office software Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care primarily to the geriatric population