LPN - PACE (Full-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Summary

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a community-based program that provides coordinated medical and social services to eligible older adults who want to continue living in their own home despite chronic care needs. The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN under direct oversight of the Clinical Leader, is an integral member of the PACE at Hudson Headwaters (PHH) team. The LPN helps to provide the necessary care and support to keep Participants as independent as possible. The LPN is responsible for assisting with implementation of Participants treatment plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse, RN, assists the clinical team by providing direct personal and clinical care for the Participants while at the day center, and provide education in the home when needed. The LPN will collaborate with other members of the IDT to ensure Participants’ care needs are met and following the current plan of care that was developed to meet the needs of each Participant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, provide clinical services to Participants to include medication administration, monitor Participants’ health status, skin integrity, vital signs, appetite, weight, and any other clinical tasks assigned.
• Assist with creating, documenting, and tracking authorization for services in EMR(s).
• Ensure concise, pertinent, and complete Participant documentation is completed timely and any changes in Participants’ condition or functional status is reported to the RN.
• Follow plan of care and assist Participants with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, and toileting as assigned or needed.
• Provide, report and document care in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in the care planning of Participants through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Adhere to PHH safety requirements and Participant care plans regarding use of assistive devices (e.g., gait belts, Hoyer lifts, slide boards, etc.).
• Provide supervision and support for Participants including monitoring and responding to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, exit seeking, etc.
• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to personal alarm devices.
• Assist Participants with restorative and supportive care such as ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, catheters, filling oxygen, and providing other support as assigned or needed.
• Follow clinical instructions as assigned.
• Assist with meal service and clean-up of dining areas.
• Maintain personal care areas including but not limited to, coatroom, bath/shower rooms, personal care/linen supply areas, Participant rooms, and laundry areas.
• Assist with stocking and maintaining personal care supplies for use in Day Center.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that the needs of Participants are consistently met and that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained.
• Escort Participants to outside appointments, as necessary.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading Participants from vehicles.
• Assist the transportation department with Participants’ take-home supplies.
• Understand and adhere to PHH policies and procedures and PHH's Participant Rights Policy.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive Participant information.
• Attend staff and Participant care planning meetings as requested, and department in-services as required.
• Report any event, accident, or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current licensure in the State of New York
• Current BLS certification or willing to complete certification
• Requires reliable transportation
• Have 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or be willing to receive appropriate training upon hire
• Ability to work within a care team with initiative, imagination, resourcefulness, and flexibility

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Requires the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Will require 20% sitting, 30% walking, and 50% standing
• May also need to move heavy equipment, transfer/lift patients and assist patient with walking and turning
• LPN may also have to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and stand for long periods

The pay rate for this position is $28.56/hour.