LPN; PRN

Position: LPN (PRN)-4
9525 US Highway 64, Memphis, Tennessee 38002

Job Description The LPN provides quality nursing care and services to residents in a respectful and dignified manner, ensuring the delivery of care and services. The LPN coordinates physical, social, and emotional aspects of assisted living care and services in accordance with the physician’s orders and the resident’s choices.

Execution of the medication management plan including periodic review of the documentation, observation of the effectiveness of the plan, communication to the physician when changes are needed or outcomes are not appropriate

Continuous assessment of resident needs with updates to appropriate individuals as it relates to care, services and changes in condition

Implement measures to ensure resident wellness and safety and the appropriate documentation of those measures

Work in a team fashion to meet resident needs

Respond to emergencies timely and in a calm and competent manner

Report incidents and changes in resident condition to Healthcare Director and with the appropriate documentation

Be an active part of all activities including community events

Be present and assist with the delivery of meals in the dining room, monitoring resident acceptance of diets and assuring adequate nutrition

Maintain high standards with regard to record keeping, resident and staff documentation

Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments

Identify risk factors for residents and initiate interventions including the appropriate documentation of that intervention

Provide a thorough report of resident status to on-coming nursing team, at each change of shift, and in the Daily Log Provide motivation and direction to CNA/RMA’sMust be certified or willing to take and pass the certification classes required by the state in which employed

Attend required trainings, CEU’s and staff meetings

Adhere to and implement all policies and procedures

Practice proper body mechanics and safe resident transferring techniques

Adhere to attendance policies; report to work on time and prepared to begin duties

Complete all other assigned duties

Requirements:

Current LPN license to practice nursing in the state in which the community is located, holding a license in good standing with the Board of Nursing Experience working with the senior population, preferably in assisted living or LTCMust be a team player who works well with others and has experience supervising staff

Must possess critical thinking skills, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently with strong organizational skills

Must be in good physical condition and be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 lbsMust be willing to work an 8-16 hour flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Must attend all required trainings, CEU’s and staff meetings

Must be certified or willing to take and pass the certification class required by the state in which employed

Why Harmony?401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages Training, Development & Career Laddering Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling
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