Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

At Livingston Place Assisted Living on Southern Avenue, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing personalized care to residents at the facility. An LPN supports the nursing department and the residents by monitoring residents' health, managing and controlling all phases of resident medications, treatment, and care as assigned. This role supervises the direct care provided by the care team in the assigned unit and ensures residents are treated with dignity and kindness.

The Licensed Practical Nurse must understand and implement the corporate mission and administers policies and procedures in such fashion to promote the desired business image of the community to residents, guests, and staff members.

* This position has full-time and part-time availability - multiple shifts.

• Provide status reports to in-coming nursing staff and obtain reports from out-going nursing staff
• Chart and maintain medical charts and/or progress notes for all pertinent resident information, including admissions, discharges and transfers, change of condition, notifications to family, health practitioners, family/responsible parties, case managers, pharmacies, and other communications related to resident care
• Complete periodic re-evaluation of resident ADL assistance needs, Self-Medication Evaluations, and other re-evaluations as scheduled
• Complete Incident/Accident reports for residents and/or personnel before leaving the shift
• Administer morning, afternoon, and evening medications, stay with each resident until medication is consumed; chart and explain all variances in the resident record
• Reorder, receive, record, and/or restock all medications from the pharmacy
• Count Controlled Substances before accepting the Medication Cart Keys and before handing the keys off to the oncoming nurse
• Assist in all care of residents as needed
• Provide direct supervision of care provided by the care team
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records according to established procedures
• Ensure safe and comfortable accommodations for residents and respond to inquiries for information or assistance promptly
• Communicate with doctors, families, and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, changes in status, appointment needs, and related needs
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff, inter-department personnel, and other departments and facilities within the community
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Must have appropriate nursing licensure (i.e., Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), etc.). License must be active and in good standing
• Minimum six months on-the-job experience as a licensed nurse required; experience providing care to seniors preferred
• Receive and maintain CPR and all other required certification(s)
• Supervisory/administrative experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly
• Proficiency in English required
• Proficiency in Point Click Care/electronic health record and electronic medication administration

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For this role in the relevant state, this ranges from $70,000 - $73,500 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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