SCOPE OF JOB TASKS:  
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

•  Review of physician orders weekly and quarterly.
•  Review medication administration records and identifies any consistent discrepancies to management.
•  Reviews psychotropic medications and performs assessments for appropriateness as needed.
•  Performs nursing assessment/evaluations as requested by management.
•  Performs clinical assessment of resident to include identification of wellness potential and appropriate referral as directed by management.
•  Is aware of emergency procedures and can carry them out appropriately.
•  Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practices.
•  Consistently receptive to approaches and or/observations by staff, residents, and families.
•  Promote effective inter/ intra departmental communication. All written/ oral communications need to be professional, tactful, respectful and convey a positive attitude.
•  May be responsible for the teaching of medication administration.
•  May maintain Tuberculin test records on all residents and staff.
•  Assume the responsibility for own professional development, through continuing education and workshops.
•  Responsible for review of medication administration errors and provides written/oral suggestions for plan of correction.
•  Maintains communication and a positive relationship with external departments and agencies.
•  Observation’s regarding department are communicated to the manager.
•  Confidentiality is maintained about issues related to staff, residents, their families and the facility.
•  Provide manager with written reports as requested.
•  Infection control/safety policies and procedures are consistently followed.
•  Participate in Generations in-house surveys as requested.
•  Implement, review, and revise resident service plans according to current condition and changes as directed by Administrator.
•  Maintains pager or cell phone for staff access and is available for support on a 24-hour basis.

•  Assists personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.
•  Reviews the physical environment of the facility on a regular basis and directs requests for repair and replacement when necessary.
•  Assists marketing staff in selling apartments.
•  May have supervisory responsibilities over other care staff.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATION:

Education:  
•  Valid LPN license in the state employed and in good standing.
•  Valid CPR certification
•  Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

Work Experience:
•  Must have experience in the delivery of health services. Needs to have worked with personnel in a supervisory capacity and be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
•  Willingness to work with the elderly.
Physical demands:  Workday    8 hours
      Stands      often, up to 5 hours
      Sits      often
      Walks      often
      Bends      seldom
      Stairs      occasional, but not required
      Climbs      seldom
      Kneels      seldom
      Lifts      seldom, 50lbs. maximum
      Repetitive hand/foot  seldom

Working Conditions:
Potential to work in hot humid conditions in some resident apartments. Work with a variety of staff. Interacts with the public, personnel, visitors, family members, and residents under all circumstances. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends, and a possible holiday.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Skills

Some experience in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care a plus.
Must have active LPN for the state of Oregon in good standing.

Notes

Generations is a family-first, family-owned and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents, but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complimentary skills each person brings to our
team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.


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