Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule: PRN/Part Time

Salary: $29/hr+

Duties and Responsibilities:

The LPN is responsible to provide supervision and coordination of medication management, resident care delivery, and execution of activities programs in the Assisted Living neighborhood. Additionally, the LPN assists the Director of Assisted Living in setting standards of nursing care and management of residents under the direction of a physician.

• Assists in the initial assessment and development of Individualized Service Plans for incoming residents.
• Interviews and examines current residents to assess needs, monitors and records resident medical condition and behavioral changes, assists in the formal process to re-assess resident care needs, and recommends adjustments to care plans.
• Assists the Director of Assisted Living with creating daily assignments and supervising the delivery of resident care and assistance by the Care Manager staff.
• Coordinates the medication management process and supervises the ordering, delivery, storage, administering, and disposal of medications. Provides direct daily supervision of Medication Assistant staff activities.
• Participates in discharge planning and the move-in and transfer of residents.
• Participates in evaluating and improving resident care policies and procedures, communicates them to staff, delivers in-services training, and reinforces proper performance on daily work.
• Works cooperatively with residents, residents’ families and representatives, community staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers. Acts as liaison with the community and residents’ supervising physician.
• Assures that all resident records are accurate, and complete and all mandatory forms are on file in full accordance with regulatory requirements, community quality standards, and resident rights. Maintains confidentiality of resident and community information
• Directs neighborhood team members and residents in executing emergency and disaster procedures during drills and actual events.
• Provides daily reports to the Assisted Living Manager concerning community conditions, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.
• Participates in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to calculate figures related to budgetary items, staffing needs, medication dosages, and amounts such as percentages and area.
• Knowledge of applicable health care and employment Federal and State regulations.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management Systems.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Minimum of three (3) years in similar position, with retirement living or home-care background preferable..
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interrupts human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• High school degree required; college degree preferred.
• Licensed as an LPN.
• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
• Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to initial presence in the facility.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Requires ability to stand for extended periods of time and walk short and long distances.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Requires significant amount of bending at the waist.
• Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful situations.