Licensed Practical Nurse

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse - FT 7 AM - 3 PM
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and oversees the delivery of quality nursing care to our senior residents. The LPN supports the Registered Nurse, serves as a charge nurse when assigned, administers medications and treatments, and helps ensure each resident receives compassionate, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities Resident Care and Assessment Assist with assessing residents’ physical, emotional, and clinical needs.

Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition to the Registered Nurse.

Assist with developing individualized nursing care plans.

Provide support with activities of daily living and therapeutic care.

Evaluate and document residents’ responses to care and treatment.

Contribute to short- and long-term care goals, resident and family education, and discharge planning.

Maintain clear, accurate, and timely nursing documentation.

Medication Administration Safely and accurately administer medications according to the five rights of medication administration.

Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.

Follow all Department of Nursing policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

Clinical Care and Treatment Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Support physical examinations and diagnostic procedures as assigned.

Collect specimens and ensure they are properly labeled and processed.

Administer assigned treatments, including dressing changes, irrigations, enemas, rectal tubes, and postural drainage.

Assist residents with meals, nutritional supplements, and tube feedings.

Apply appropriate infection-control and isolation procedures.

Initiate CPR and assist with emergency response procedures and emergency-cart use.

Provide respectful postmortem care when necessary.

Care Plan Evaluation Assist with reviewing, revising, and updating nursing care and treatment plans.

Participate in resident care meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences.

Help evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and recommend changes based on residents’ needs and responses.

Education and Team Development Assist other members of the healthcare team as requested.

Participate in the on-the-job training and development of personnel.

Educate residents and families while reinforcing established care and treatment plans.

Promote clear communication and cooperation among residents, families, and members of the care team.

Leadership and Coordination Assist with establishing priorities for resident care.

Assign and coordinate work for Certified Nursing Assistants.

Serve as the charge nurse in the absence of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, providing general oversight and supervision to assigned departmental staff.

Assist nursing leadership with departmental staffing and scheduling needs.

Promote a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment for residents, visitors, and employees.

Professional Development Participate in quality-assurance activities, committees, and other initiatives designed to improve resident care.

Take an active role in professional growth and self-improvement.

Complete at least six hours of required in-service training and continuing education.

Attend at least 75% of scheduled staff meetings.

Attendance, Conduct, and Compliance Report to work as scheduled and maintain dependable attendance.

Demonstrate professional, job-related behavior and follow Wesley Woods Senior Living’s Standards of Conduct.

Complete all required annual training courses.

Comply with annual employee health-assessment requirements.

Follow all blood borne-pathogen, body-substance isolation, infection-control,…