LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

*Part-Time 6a-6p* The LPN is a primary provider of resident care.
The LPN promotes the physical, personal and emotional well-being of each resident and strives to maintain the residents at their maximum level of self-care and independence.
The ultimate goal of quality resident care is to enable each resident, where possible, to return to the highest level of functioning, to attain a new stage of independence, or to at least prevent regression.
Resident care is not passive maintenance; an active approach will always be taken.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position.
This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
* Provide direct resident care services.
Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
* Administer medications following all standards of practice, state regulations and polices to include all required documentation, reporting and follow up.
* Perform resident assessments as required by the state standards/ regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living.
* Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Director of Assisted Living.
* Document all pertinent/relevant observations, communication with the resident’s responsible party, clinical procedures and daily assistance/care by the end of each shift.
* Complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
* Attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
* Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
* Provide for or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showing according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities providing assistance in getting to activities as needed.
Assist in the planning and implementation of resident activities as needed.
* Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics.
* Respond to urgent calls as needed.
* Supervise direct care staff ensuring that resident care and medication assistance is provided correctly and in accordance with policies and state regulations.
Provide coaching and training to care staff as needed under the direction of the Assisted Living Director.
* Maintain restraint free environment at all times.
Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
* Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend in-service classes and staff meetings.
Orient new employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities: *The position falls under the supervision of the Director of Assisted Living and/or Director of Memory Care but is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment.
The position may assist with supervision, direction, and reviews of the work of other associates and may participates in performance appraisals and disciplinary action.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Educational Requirements and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
* Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state.
* *Current CPR certification required.
* * At least 1 year of related work experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to read and write, follow written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion.
Ability to perform duties with consideration for residents’ rights at all times and demonstrate integrity and confidentiality in the care of residents and in handling their health information.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records management, medical supplies and equipment, and insurance forms.
Experience with clinical and diagnostic procedures.
Physical/Environmental Requirements: *On a daily basis, throughout the workday: Must be capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation.
Must physically be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must physically be able to carry, transfer, push and pull, and reposition residents with assistance or using appropriate equipment.
Must have normal eyesight or use corrective lenses.
Must have three-dimensional vision and ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Must be able to recognize colors.
Must be able to hear and distinguish between normal tones and be able to perceive the nature of sounds.
Must be able to exchange ideas by means of the spoken word as well as engage in activities to convey detailed or spokeninstructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and/or quickly.
Must have normal sense of touch and smell.
Environmental Adaptability and Safety: Works in well-lighted, well ventilated building.
Must be able to tolerate occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, water, etc.
, as well as some noise.
When outside, must be able to tolerate exposure to weather, fluctuations in temperature (hot, cold), wet and/or humid conditions.
Subject to frequent interruptions.
Subject to hostile or emotionally upset individuals.
Must be willing to work, when necessary, beyond normal working hours and on weekends, as well as in other positions as necessary.
The position requires exposure to some risk to physical and/or mental health and safety (i.
e.
, physical assault, communicable disease, etc).
* Job Type: Part-time Pay: $26.
00 - $28.
00 per hour Standard shift: * Day shift Experience: * LPN: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * LPN (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person