Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

• Our core values guide how we work together and care for those we serve. We expect every team member to be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, positive, respectful, and approachable. Being part of Cedarhurst means making a meaningful difference every day.
• We believe our team is our greatest strength. That’s why we invest in comprehensive training and opportunities for both personal and professional growth, promoting from within.
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service.
• We go beyond the standard benefits program to recognize and support our team. Along with comprehensive benefits, we offer GROW Points—a unique rewards system that celebrates your hard work and dedication. Perks include exclusive Skechers shoe discounts, early paycheck access, and more.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) reports directly to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for delivering, coordinating, and evaluating resident care in alignment with physician orders, individualized service plans, and regulatory standards. This role combines hands‑on clinical responsibilities—including medication administration, assessments, documentation, and direct resident support—with leadership functions such as guiding care staff, promoting safety initiatives, and ensuring effective communication with residents, families, physicians, and community leadership.

• Provide services in accordance with the nurse practice act and state/federal nursing center regulations.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to provide oversight to the care staff regarding resident needs.
• Review and revise assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.
• Review and transcribe physician's orders and provide medical treatments as ordered.
• Initiate a resident education plan per individualized needs and physician or community policy.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors; provide timely interventions as instructed.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with the five rights.
• Supervise and monitor medications for residents who self‑administer when applicable.
• Document all pertinent observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communications, and clinical procedures throughout the shift.
• Assist and monitor residents with meeting nutritional/hydration needs, documenting on the nursing record.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed (bathing/showering, oral care, toileting, dressing).
• Assist residents in scheduling medical, dental, and laboratory appointments.
• Utilize proactive interventions and monitor safety during rooms and rounds.
• Answer resident call light promptly.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation using proper body mechanics.
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Maintain a restraint‑free environment at all times.
• Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
• Respond to life‑saving situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Provide first aid, call emergency personnel, and/or call family members as requested.
• Review resident service plans for assisted living and memory care.
• Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities and provide assistance as needed.
• Assist in post‑mortem care as instructed.
• Participate in oversight and management of medication delivery system, timely order entry, receipt, tracking,…