Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- New Higher Pay Rate ( Up to 26/hr)
Company: Auburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Location: Auburn
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- New Higher Pay Rate ( Up to
$26/hr)Job SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides direct resident
care as delegated, and assists the RN in the delivery of resident
care utilizing the nursing process as appropriate to the geriatric
resident. Participants in resident care services as directed by a
supervisor in accordance with in-service training.
Education & ExperienceExperience: 1 yearLicense, Registration
and/or Certification Requirement: YesMinimum Knowledge: Requires
advanced knowledge of a specialized or technical field or a
thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of a
professional field.Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of the organization.
FunctionsEssential Functions
RelationshipsTeamwork and Collaboration: This job is part of a
formal work team within the department. Is a team member, but is
not responsible or accountable for the team's activities.Guidance:
Specific projects and goals are assigned with some latitude for
decision-making and setting of priorities. Supervision is readily
available and work may be checked for accuracy and
completeness.Problem Solving/ Thinking Skills: Generally Defined -
Information may need to be clarified in order to proceed. Problems
are readily apparent.External Customer InteractionPatients:
Constantly (at least once per day)
Patients' Families: Constantly (at least once per day)Community at
Large: Rarely (less than one time per month)Venders/Suppliers:
Rarely (less than one time per month)Consultants/Contractors:
Constantly (at least once per day)Prospective Employees: Rarely
(less than one time per month)Schools/ Universities: Rarely (less
than one time per month)Media: Contact not required performing this
job.Regulatory/Accrediting Agencies: Rarely (less than one time per
month)Government Agencies: Rarely (less than one time per
month)Other Industry Organizations: Rarely (less than one time per
month)
Internal Customer InteractionPresident: Rarely (less than one time
per month)Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer: Rarely
(less than one time per month)Vice Presidents: Rarely (less than
one time per month)Other Management Outside the Department:
Regularly (at least once per week)Other Managers Inside the
Department: Constantly (at least once per day)Other Employees
Outside the Department: Constantly (at least once per day)Other
Employees Inside the Department: Constantly (at least once per
day)Other Staff, Including Physicians: Constantly (at least once
per day)
CommunicationsVerbal Communications: DailyWritten Communications:
DailyConducting Meetings/ Leading Group Discussions:
occasionallyParticipation in Meetings: DailyMaking Formal
Presentations and Speeches: OccasionallyForeign Languages:
Occasionally
ConfidentialityPatient history or status, physical/emotional
assessment, or clinical data: This job requires the use and
analysis of this informationPatient billing, financial status, or
insurance coverage: This job requires the accessing and viewing of
this type of information.Personal data on employees: This job does
not require access to this type of information.
Working EnvironmentOccupational Risks: Significant portions (more
than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as
cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or
back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or
positioning patients, equipment, or materials.Safety Equipment: Job
may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for
infection prevention.Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category
I- Routine/anticipated exposure. Work involved exposure to blood,
body fluids, or tissue.Ergonomic Risks: Significant portions (more
than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as
regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the
hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling,
pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics,
restrictive workstations, or awkward positions.Lifting: This job
requires lifting over 30 pounds.Climbing Stairs: Job requires the
ability to walk up and down stairs on a regular basis.Stress Load:
Constant exposure to stress (more than 80% of the time).Manual
Skills: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments
involve the application of manual skills requiring motor
coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g. typing or
machine operations.Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than
50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting
patients, material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying
heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods
throughout the day.Work Schedule: work may require evening, night,
holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion.Physical Environment:
Some portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure
to dirt, odors, noise, or some work is performed with exposure to
working surfaces may be unleveled, slippery, or unstable.Volatility
of workload: The workload required to perform this job has frequent
changes, but the changes are relatively minor.Travel: Position does
not require travel to different locations. Work is completed in the
office.
Physical DemandsSit: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeStand:
Continually= 67%-100% of the timeWalk: Frequently= 34%-66% of the
timeBend/Stoop: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeSquat:
Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeCrawl: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the
timeClimb: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeReach above shoulder
level: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeKneel: Occasionally= 1%-33%
of the timeBalance: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeLift, Carry,
push, pull - Maximum 10lbs: Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeLift,
Carry, push, pull - Maximum 20lbs: Frequently= 34%-66% of the
timeLift, Carry, push, pull - Maximum 50 lbs: Frequently= 34%-66%
of the timeLift, Carry, push, pull - Maximum over 50 lbs:
Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeMust be able to see: Continually=
67%-100% of the timeMust be able to hear: Continually= 67%-100% of
the timeMust be able to speak: Continually= 67%-100% of the
timeMust be able to use one hand: Continually= 67%-100% of the
timeMust be able to use both hands: Continually= 67%-100% of the
time
Hazards ExposureInfectious Waste: Frequently= 34%-66% of the
timeToxic Chemicals: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the timeNeedles/ Body
Fluids: Frequently= 34%-66% of the timeRadiation: Occasionally=
1%-33% of the timeChemotherapeutics: Occasionally= 1%-33% of the
time
SupervisorySupervisory/Managerial Breadth: No supervisory
responsibility. Does not hire or discipline.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility:No Responsibility for the
Following:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTPlease note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or
awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the
CBA, depending on the position.
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