LPN Floor nurses at agency group homes have a dual role. They provide medical care, pass medications and monitor the health conditions of individuals. Working within scope of practice, they ensure doctor’s orders are implemented and report change of condition to the RN and MD as appropriate. Additionally, they provide direct care to individuals living within in the home and provide for upkeep of the home. This environment is unlike a nursing home or LTC facility in that LPN’s and Direct Support Professionals work together to meet all the needs of the individuals and the home. Tasks associated with this role include cooking meals, organization and clean up the home, feeding individuals, bathing individuals, checking and changing individuals, doing planned activities and teaching strategies, attending community experience outings and documenting in both medical notes and floor books.

Medical Duties:

1. Any change in individual’s condition.
2. A new or changed medication order prior to implementation.
3. A new order or a change in treatment prior to implementation.
4. Any and all medical issues.
5. Notifying the RN of incoming lab-work with values outside parameters.
6. Assisting in setting up the medication administration records for the next month.

Direct Care Duties:

1. Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies to help the individuals cope effectively with social, emotional and physical situations of daily living and facilitate independent performance in these areas. Participate in all activities on the activity calendar as appropriate.

2. Implement Individual Plan of Service, teaching strategies and guidelines based on the interdisciplinary team’s identification of ones’ individual needs. Record data on all identified teaching strategies, report individual’s progress, needs and any barriers impending progress. Maintain and document awareness of current annual IP and quarterly reviews on each individual.

3. Follow written dietary plans for each individual. Assist with the preparation of meals, feeding individuals, cleaning up after meals, documenting intake and purchasing of groceries and supplies. Monitor and report on any chewing or swallowing changes.

4. Maintain the cleanliness of the home, inside and outside. Assist with all laundry care. Change linens, sweep, mop, clean home and bathrooms etc. Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles and report any maintenance needed for the vehicle or property to the Program Manager.

5. Take individuals to a variety of community based outings with the use of an agency vehicle as assigned on the activity schedule.

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