LPN- Licensed Practical NurseRN

Full-time day

MC experience prefer

Position Overview

This position administers routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations while also providing personal care services assistance and support to residents.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and at appropriate time according to physician and resident service plan.
• Document medications administered and those not given according to regulations and policies and procedures.
• Monitor health safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents functional status personal needs appointments vitals etc.
• Complete incident reports and documentation on residents record.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Report concerns about residents to Assistant Nursing Director or Director of Nursing.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing dressing eating personal hygiene and mobility.
• Assist residents with oxygen and other medical problems outlined in the assistance plan.
• Assist with resident laundry daily bed making and serving meals as requested.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to DON
• Encourage socialization among residents and promote activities assisting with activities as requested.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Maintain a safe home-like and pleasant environment for residents.
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment chemicals tools and utensils.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents facility operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Active LPN in state where working
• Experience in medication administration
• Basic First Aid Training
• Experience in working with older adults

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to resident.
• Nursing standards of practice for older adults
• State and Federal Guidelines for Assisted Living
• HIPAA requirements
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
• Safe food handling procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior living

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