Summary/Objective

Med Techs provide routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community. S(he) is delegated the responsibility in carrying out the assigned duties by the Health & Wellness Director, Executive Director, Charge Nurse or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality compassionate resident care is maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

1. Help create an atmosphere of compassion, optimism, warmth, resident interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the Community

2. Supervise self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider; observes resident’s response to existing treatment plan, is aware of prominent medication interactions and side effects, and observes residents for the occurrence of such and notifies supervisor; may communicate with pharmacies and or health care providers as necessary to ensure that residents in the Community have medications as ordered

3. Document an accurate accounting of all medications, leisure activities, incidents and observations, and any changes in physical or emotional condition of each resident

4. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes

5. Report any resident abuse, accidents or incidents immediately to supervisor

6. Report changes in the resident’s condition to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible

7. Assist with completion of medication cart audits per policy and direction of supervisor

8. Report all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc. as well as unauthorized trips the resident makes outside the Community to a supervisor

9. Assure that call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptly

10. Assist with caring for residents’ eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.; Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment that is conducive to providing the best interest and welfare of the resident

11. Bathe, toilet and dress residents; Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

12. Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the Community. I.e. checking and reporting lightbulbs when they need to be replaced, changes in room temperature, etc.

13. Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc. and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given

14. Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures and report any communicable or infectious diseases that you may contract

15. Keep resident’s personal articles off of the floor, properly stored, as well as keeping an inventory and assisting to identify resident’s personal possessions on an on-going basis

16. Keep supply room, work areas, and equipment clean

17. Assist residents in preparing for and/or engaging in meals, activities, and social programs

18. Other duties as assigned by management

Summary/Objective

The duties and responsibilities of the LPN include managing the day to day healthcare operations of the Community to ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met. The LPN will ensure all residents are treated with respect and dignity as well as managing the quality of their care as their healthcare needs change.

Essential Functions

1. Ensures consistent quality resident care and service delivery throughout all shifts; this may require assuming the responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate in order to meet the residents’ needs and staffing requirements

2. Provides training and education to Resident Care Associates on an ongoing basis to include classroom in-services and situation-specific training; promotes the company’s commitment to compassionate care aligned with our positive approach to care training

3. Assists in the maintenance of resident charts and review of documentation performed by care giving staff

4. As allowed by the Nurse Practice Act, assists in assessing the health, functional, and psycho social status of residents

5. Evaluates the effectiveness and maximizes the resident's opportunity to remain in their environment

6. Ensures and conducts Personal Service Plan reviews and updates, according to Validus Senior Living and state requirements, to ensure residents’ service needs are met

7. Assists in the achievement of occupancy goals by monitoring the health, safety and wellbeing of residents, proactively identifying those at risk for move out

8. Implements timely problem solving

9. Oversees and manages the continuity and consistency of medication training, pharmacy management and medication supervision and/or administration in the Community

10. Conducts periodic Care Associate medication skills inventory checks, and periodic medication audits per Validus Senior Living Guidelines

11. Implements and maintains Validus Senior Living operating standards, systems and processes. Monitors and participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs at Safety Committee Meetings, Collaborative Care Meetings and Family Care Conferences

12. Assists in the scheduling and follow through of physician visits including, but not limited to, dental appointments, eye appointments, therapy, and hospice both in house and scheduled visits out of the Community. Ensures communication, as appropriate, on the results of these visits

13. Assists in keeping the environment safe for Associates to reduce the occurrence of Workers’ Compensation claims

14. Participates in Community events, including family and social functions

15. Shares on-call responsibilities/shifts as required

16. Other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Skills

The LPN may supervise CNAs, medication technicians and resident care Associates with a focus on compassionate care, resident satisfaction, Associate satisfaction and operational excellence.

$1000.00 Sign On Bonus ($500 at time of hire, $250 at 6 months and $250 at 1 year)

Self-scheduling, up to 40 hours per week, nursing position with home health care.

Looking for a 9-5 daylight nurse .

We base salary off reimbursement rates, you are doing the lions share of the work so why shouldn't you get paid accordingly?

This is a home health staffing position so you have 1:1 care.

Please do not confuse us with "Tinder Touch Healthcare Services ,LLC ,located at 1037 Main st.

Office #: 724-788-1830
Email resumes to: TenderTouchHomeHealthHR@gmail.com

You must possess a current South Carolina nurse's license and current South Carolina driver's license. Experience in in-home is preferable, but not required. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with seniors, pediatrics and young adults who have limited functionality.

Applicant must exhibit basic qualities of warmth and maturity to be able to respond to participants and situations in a responsible manner.

Requirements:

Current and unrestricted LPN or RN license to practice in this state

Current CPR certificate

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Clean SLED background screen

TB Test

Current South Carolina Driver's License

Current South Carolina Motor Vehicle Insurance

Additional requirements : Physical ability to walk, stoop, lift, bend, kneel and stand for periods of a time. Communication skills are essential to this job.

Salary : Based on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time