Residential Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN)

• Model the agency mission, vision, and values in all interactions. 
• Promote person-centered outcomes. 
• Maintain confidentiality of individual and agency issues. 
• Participate in policy/procedure developments as requested. 
• Teach medication administration classes, as necessary. Provide ongoing support to proper dissemination of medication, per regulation and policy. 
• Completes all required training to maintain nursing and 245D licensing requirements.
• Work collaboratively with others to solve problems. 
• Approach others in a professional, tactful manner and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 
• Understand, follow, and model all licensing regulations as related to nursing and disability support services.  

• Work in consult with the Program Director. 
• Attend all annual, semi-annual, and person-centered meetings as scheduled. Prepare required paperwork per statute. 
• Accompany individuals on medical, dental, and psychiatric appointments; come prepared with all necessary documentation. Following up on all lab or test results with providers and verify any new or changed medications and/or treatment orders. 
• Provide transportation as needed. 
• Schedule appointments as required by the individual health needs assessment and person-centered plan.
• Meet with dietician where necessary. Ensure specific diet plan and appropriate menu substitutions for everyone are adhered to, as required by medical need and/or regulation. 
• Meet with pharmacist consultant and review personal information per regulation.
• Provide oversight for medication handling, per regulation and person-centered plan. 
• Ensure weights and vital signs are completed, per person-centered plan.
• Complete body checks per person-centered plan.
• Follow regulation as outlined in State and Federal statutes and rules. 
• Provide the necessary supervision in cooperation with Program Managers, according to the Coordinated Service and Support Plan (SUPPORT PLAN) and person-centered plan. 
• Participate in the on-call rotation and perform on-call responsibilities. 
• Perform direct care responsibilities as needed. 
• Work cooperatively with Program Managers to ensure person-centered plans and medical needs are understood and followed. 

• Ensure that all medical consents are obtained and kept current. 
• Ensure medical documentation, records, and reports are complete and timely. 
• Communicate medical changes to all members of an individual’s team, including guardian(s), family members, county case manager, and all appropriate Bear Creek Services support staff. 
• Maintain timely and effective communication across all media (electronic, phone, verbal). 
• Ensure that incident reports (General Event Reports) are completed in a timely manner and per regulation. 
• Participate in program and health service meetings as scheduled. 
• Provide direction and feedback to staff on an on-going basis. 
• Ensure individual medical records are complete, in chronological order, and in good condition. 

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