LPN - Per Diem

Job Title :

Care Nurse Supervisor, LPN

Department : Resident Care

Date Revised : August 2024

Reports To :

Resident Care Director

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Code : 7105 Harbor

7006 Trad

Job Summary :

The Care Nurse Supervisor (CNS) manages the successful operation of the Resident Care Department, under the leadership of the Resident Care Director (RCD). The CNS is responsible for the oversight, coaching, and direct supervision of all resident care service providers in the community. The CNS management scope includes direct supervision of resident care positions, resident assessment, and management as defined by the Resident Care Director.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates expertise in clinical skills and nursing judgement within their scope of practice.
• Identifies and assesses the clinical status of potential residents
• Obtains the medical information release form from primary care physician as needed
• Develops a plan of care (in collaboration with the RCD) based on the identified physical and psychological problems of the resident including : the identified problems; resident specific goals and planned program interventions. Successfully implements the plan of care
• Develops a service plan (in collaboration with the RCD) according to the requirements outlined in the state regulations
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
• Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations
• Oversees ancillary health services as needed
• Provides ongoing supervision of residents' health related activities, complies with health care instructions explained by health care professionals; promptly and appropriately seeks and obtains medical attention when needed.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations
• Conducts SAMM / MAR and RCA documentation audits bi-monthly
• Conducts assessments / reassessments per Benchmark standards
• Assesses risk in a proactive manner
• Facilitates weekly resident tracking meeting in absence of the RCD
• Assures resident information is communicated to the staff through a report process and calendar i.e. appointments, outings, etc.
• Communicates and documents residents' material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.)
• Notifies RCD of incidents in a timely manner. Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the RCD, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup

Compliance and Safety

Direct Supervision

Core Competencies (People, Culture and Values)

People

Culture

Core Benchmark Beliefs and Values

Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification :

Required Skills / Abilities

PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS

JOB TITLE : Nurse

The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.

Frequency

Frequency

Unanticipated

Seldom

(1-5% of time)

Occasional

(6-33% of time)

Frequent

(34-66% of time)

Constant

(67-100% of time)

Unanticipated

Seldom

(1-5% of time)

Occasional

(6-33% of time)

Frequent

(34-66% of time)

Constant

(67-100% of time)

LIFT / CARRY (OBJECTS)

EQUIPMENT

Objects up to 10 lbs.

Transfer Devices / Gait Belts

Objects 11-20 lbs.

Kitchen Equipment

Objects 21-35 lbs.

Ladders

Objects 36-75 lbs.

Maintenance Equipment

Objects 76-100lbs.

Tablets / Computers / Office

Vehicles / Driving

PUSH / PULL FORCE

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs.

Indoors

Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs.

Outdoors

2 Wheel Dolly / 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs.

Extreme Heat

Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs.

Extreme Cold

Dusty

POSTURES

Excessive Noise

Sitting

RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE

Standing

One / two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person)

Walking on even surface

Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in bed)

Walking on uneven surface

Chair boosting (assisting resident to sit up in a chair)

Climbing / Stairs

Assist Walking with Gait Belt

Bend / Stoop / Twist

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Crouching / Squatting

Physical Exams or Health Screenings (as required by state)

Kneel / Crawling

TB Test

Reach Above Shoulders

Annual Flu Shot

Reach Waist to Shoulders

COVID Vaccinations and Boosters

Reach Below Waist

Personal Protective Equipment (nitrile gloves, gown, mask, etc.)

Repetitive Arm Use

N95 Respirator (must be clean shaven such that any facial hair does not impact the respirator seal)

Repetitive Wrist / Hand Use

Exposure to House Pets

Hand grasping (power grip)

Exposure to Needles and Sharps

Fine manipulation hands / fingers

When working with our resident population, you may on occasion be exposed to certain risks related to medical conditions or progressive diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. These risks include communicable diseases as well as agitation and / or aggressive behaviors which may be verbal or physical. Because you are working so closely with the resident, you may be the target of this aggression. Understanding that these behaviors are related to a medical condition and / or disease process and are not in any way personal, is key to maintaining dignity and respect for our residents in all avenues of care. Benchmark is committed to workplace safety, and to the extent there is any concern relating to safety hazards in the performance of the job, you should immediately report your concerns as directed in the Employee Handbook.

Disclaimer :

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

I have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position of Care Nurse Supervisor, LPN_. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living.

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