LPN - NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS

Company: Boldage pace
Location: Oceanport
Posted on: March 27, 2025

Job Description:

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!

BE PART OF OUR MISSION!

Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.

Why work with us?

A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.

Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.

Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.

Competitive Compensation: BoldAge offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee assistance program.

• Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
• NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS! JOB SUMMARY
  
  Under the direction and supervision of the Clinic Services Supervisor, uses and practices basic assessment (data collection), participates in planning, executes, interventions in accordance with the care plan and contributes to the evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan. Administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically and/or by telephone. Provides education to the PACE organization, participant, and caregiver in regards to care plan, nursing treatments or medications. Communicates participant's condition to primary care givers, physician and multidisciplinary team.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in interdisciplinary team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for 24 hour care delivery.
• As delegated by Clinic Supervisor performs basic nursing services within scope of practice.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• As designated by the Clinic Supervisor and meeting the requirements within the scope of practice shall withdraw blood from participants as instructed.
• Maintains participants' medical record and fulfills PACE ORGANIZATION charting and reporting requirements.
• Observes, records, and reports participant's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Triages participants within scope of practice to determine priority of care.
• As delegated assists Clinic Supervisor or Clinic RN when necessary, in signing off orders, ordering medications from pharmacy, and disseminating orders and instructions to appropriate personnel. Implements the orders written by primary care and nursing orders when necessary.
• Instructs participants and family regarding medications and treatment instructions and care plan.
• Provides Education and training on care and treatment issues of the frail and elderly as requested.
• Participates in administering participant vaccinations and TB testing. Will document and record appropriately.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of participants.
• Assists other staff in clinic in daily appointments and emergencies. Maintains timely flow of participants.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Assists in the maintenance of the exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Lists needed clinic supplies on supply list as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings or any other meetings as assigned.
• Assists in the scheduling of specialist appointments and assisting in hospital admissions and calling report to unit, as assigned or requested
• Follows all BoldAge Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal precautions.
• Maintains safe working environment. Follows BoldAge Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
  REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current LPN/LVN license in good standing to practice in the required state.
• IV Certification preferred.
• Experience with paperless documentation preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen. BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  
  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
  NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS!
  40 Hours per week

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