Nurse LPN

Assisted Living

PRN : days and nights in Memory Care / Assisted Living

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position Scope : The LPN is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Their duties include communicating with doctors and Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering IVs and medications to aid their patients’ health and using medical equipment to monitor patients’ vital signs.

ABOUT YOU : A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assist in the direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care services provided to the residents.

Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.

Collect patient health history.

Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.

Implementation of nursing services, addressing objections, and adhering to standards; resolving resident care issues.

Complete resident charting as required.

Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for the other treatment options.

Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.

Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for the patient.

Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.

Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.

Creates an environment of accountability through leadership and management practices utilizing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Completes all hours of state-mandated continuing education each year.

Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in the performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.

Promotes the property positively and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Licensed as an LPN and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.

Two (2) years’ experience in assisted living with memory care.

Must have excellent computer skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to follow all established Federal, State and Local rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Walk / Stand / Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting.

Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.

Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds.

Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available.

Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.

Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.