LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Description

 Join a mission-driven organization committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the people we support. As an LPN at Sunnyhill, you will specialize in training and quality assurance. In collaboration with the Sunnyhill Nursing Department, you will play a pivotal role in elevating care standards, mentoring staff, and doing it all with positivity, professionalism, and warmth. 

Key Responsibilities:

Staff Development and Training:

•  Instruct and certify new employees in receiving their Level 1 Medication Aide certificate, teaching Personal Care, and QuickMAR. 
•  Provide additional remedial instruction to staff who may need additional support with skills or concepts previously taught.
•  Conduct additional training sessions or in-services, both at the main office and in the community. 

Quality Assurance:

• Track, monitor, evaluate, and report the data collected from chart or documentation audits.
• Along with the Director of Nursing (D.O.N.) and nursing department apply audit data to improve clinical practices and processes to enhance quality outcomes.
• As the primary trainer in the nursing department, along with support, may train all staff on new processes and procedures.
• Track all adverse events (GERs) and assess the people we support post fall or injury as assigned by D.O.N.
• Maintain current/accurate HRST information within the HRST portal to ensure an accurate HRST evaluation and rating.

Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities:

• Complete ongoing nursing assessment of people we support as needed.
• Participate in person-centered plan when appropriate.
• Obtain physician orders and ensure their execution as requested.
• Handle and report problem situations to appropriate parties.
• Confer with staff on residents’ progress and ongoing evaluation.
• Review medications as needed to ensure that all medications match POs and are not expired prior to administration. 
• Update RN and/or Director of Nursing with any changes in health status of any resident. 
• Communicate effectively and work cohesively with waiver supervisory staff to ensure appropriate and prompt medical care.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Skills/Abilities & Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the State of Missouri (must maintain licensure).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced (at times stressful) environment.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance (use of personal vehicle required at times).
• Acceptable background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
• Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
• Able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist.

 Sunnyhill is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Agency is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.