LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Great Lakes Management – LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Join Our Team as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)!

Are you passionate about seniors and assisted living? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team at Great Lakes Management as an LPN! LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) certification in the state of CO is required.

Base pay range: $33.00/hr – $35.00/hr

• 401(k) Match
• Excellent and affordable health care benefits
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Floating Holidays
• Free meal for all employees per shift

• Implement service agreements with all new residents. Review and revise service plan as needed with a minimum of one review per year.
• Administer medications accurately and at appropriate times according to physician and resident service plan.
• Document medications administered and those not given according to regulations and policies.
• Monitor health, safety and well‑being of the residents.
• Document changes in resident’s functional status, personal needs, appointments, vitals, etc.
• Complete incident reports and documentation on resident’s record.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first‑aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow‑up.
• Report concerns about residents to the Resident Care Coordinator/Director of Nursing and/or Executive Director.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, personal hygiene and mobility.
• Assist residents with oxygen and other medical problems outlined in the assistance plan.
• Assist with resident laundry, daily bed making, and serving meals, as requested.
• Identify supplies needed for tasks and report needs to DON.
• Encourage socialization among residents and promote activities.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Maintain a safe, home‑like, and pleasant environment for residents.
• Practice safety around equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in‑services.
• Report on‑job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
• Monitor and maintain resident charts and clinical progress notes.
• Communicate to physicians, staff and family changes in resident’s needs or conditions.
• Facilitate coordination of resident services with other service providers.
• Oversee medications and renewals; follow up with physicians about medications and/or medical conditions.
• Ensure all physician orders are signed and implemented within 24 hours.
• Ensure medication administration procedures are followed properly and discuss needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
• Communicate in resident’s log any information that staff need to be aware of.
• Work as a team player with all members of the resident’s care team.
• Share resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Work with manager to assure emergency procedures are in place.
• Be flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the assisted‑living industry.
• Promote a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and be available for federal and state licensure surveys.

• Maintain a current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse per state regulations.
• At least one year of experience in home health, assisted living or long‑term care is preferred.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to self‑start and follow through with initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit a caring heart with a passion to care for the elderly.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using a resident record computerized system.
• Experience working with seniors.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider

Join us today! If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at Great Lakes Management.