PACE Day Health Services, LVN

Job description

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Supervisor, the LVN will deliver the direct patient care services within the LVN scope of practice required of the nursing component of the LifePlan as well as provide all day center nursing functions and procedures for the assigned shift, to include the provision of nursing and personal care services (including and not limited to toileting, transfers, showers, dressing, grooming, and ADL’s). Essential Functions of the Job: ◦ Promote improved quality of care and/or life. ◦ Promote cost effective medical outcomes. ◦ Prevent hospitalizations when possible and appropriate. ◦ Assure patients receive appropriate treatments and medications in compliance with Life Plan. ◦ Be the liaison to the patient’s personal physician for any medical concerns. - The LVN will use effective communication, coordination of services, resource management, education, patient advocacy, and related interventions to: - Monitors and assess patients in the PACE Day center and report any variances to normal to the RN and RN Supervisor for further assessment. - Assists in meal program count, ensuring that appropriate diets are served to participants. -...