Job Description
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.
Job Summary
Functions as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Mary, Queen and Mother Center (MQMC). The LPN is responsible for supervising assigned staff and providing quality care to the residents in keeping with CRSS mission and philosophy.
Job Responsibilities
• Uses the Nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to determine and respond to resident needs in a holistic manner. • Supervises, instructs, and assists, Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs) and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in the care of their assigned residents, ensuring appropriate care is being provided. This includes maintaining current assignment sheets to caregivers. • Promotes the individualized and maximum care level for each resident, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. • Supervises and/or administers prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, MQMC policy and procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act. • Observes residents reactions to medications and treatments, and records and reports reaction, and other significant incidents to Nursing Supervisor, resident’s physician, and responsible party. Documents this information in the resident’s chart and on the 24 Hour Report. • Coach, Mentor, and or Develop CNAs and CMTs as necessary to maintain a positive cohesive team environment that delivers high Quality Care to all Residents. • Conducts multiple Rounds to ensure that all staff is performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable Nursing Standards. This includes monitoring and managing Resident Call Lights Response Times. • Utilizes Matrix System to ensure Nursing Practices are compliant with State and Federal Guidelines. This is to include but not limited to the following daily review: Open Events, Dashboard, and Facility Report. • Interfaces in a positive and professional manner with all departments within CRSS and maintaining Positive employee morale. • Completes employee performance appraisals on designated Due Date for Staff directly supervised. • Reports immediately to the DON and Administrator if there is Abuse & Neglect of a Resident. • Responsible for ensuring staff follows HR policies and procedures. • Gives a complete, accurate report about residents to the next shift. • Assists in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in a timely manner, utilizing the information for individualized care plans by attending resident care conferences as scheduled.
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Job Requirements
LPN license, Missouri (Licensed Practical Nure)
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.