| Assists Wellness/Assessment Nurse in assessing residents on move-in as well as when conditions change. Documents changes in residents' condition and care on progress notes and care plan. |
| Assesses the resident's condition and needs, recommending appropriate action. |
| Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident, family and CNAs regarding pain management. |
| Administers medications and follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. |
| Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. |
| Meets current documentation standards and policies. |
| Notifies physician of changes in resident's condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken. |
| Notes and carries out physician's orders in a timely manner. |
| Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift by participating in walking rounds and documenting appropriately on calendar for upcoming needs. |
| Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns. |
| Treats residents, their families, visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families. |
| Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice for LPNs. |
| Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident's rights. |
| Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways. |
| Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner. |
| Consistently involves resident, family and CNAs in planning for care, treatment, teaching needs and discharge plans. |
| Initiates and updates plan of care, as appropriate. |
| Participates on resident care conference and interdisciplinary team meeting as needed. |
| Functions as a leader for the CNAs and support staff; delegates in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the staff to which LPN is assigned. |
| Participates in orientation of new personnel and assists in performance evaluations when needed. |
| Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection control procedures. |
| Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that situation is under control. |
| Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. |
| Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict. |
| Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility. |
| Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life and disabled. |
| Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately. |
| Adheres to dress code. |
| Completes annual educational requirements. |
| Maintains regulatory requirements. |
| Wears identification while on duty. |
| Maintains confidentiality at all times. |
| Attends department staff meetings as required within the department. |
| Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. |
| Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. |
| Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. |
| Coordinates efforts in meeting Joint Commission, federal, state and local regulations and standards |
| Communicates and complies with the The Grandview at Benefis Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department. |
| Complies with The Grandview at Benefis Policies and Procedures. |
| Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines. |
