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. A LPN supports the nursing department and the residents by monitoring resident's health, manages and controls 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, guest, and staff members.
This position is part time overnight shift.
Responsibilities:
- Provide status reports to in-coming nursing staff and obtains reports from out-going nursing staff
- Chart and maintain medical charts and/or progress notes all pertinent resident information including but not limited to admissions, discharges and transfers, Change of Condition, notifications to family, health practitioners, family/responsible parties, case managers, pharmacies and all other communication 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 report for resident and/or personnel before leaving the shift
- Pass morning, afternoon, and evening medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed; chart and explain all variances in the resident record
- Reorder, receive, record, and/or restock all medications from the pharmacy
- Complete the counting of Controlled Substances before accepting the Medication Cart Keys and before handing the Medication Cart Keys off to the oncoming nurse
- Assist in all care of residents as needed
- Provide direct supervision of care provided by 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 in a prompt and courteous manner
- Communicate as needed with doctors, families, and other appropriate parties, concerning resident status, change in status, need for an appointment and other related needs
- Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with staff, inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments and facilities within the community
- Create and maintain an excellent 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
Qualifications:
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
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OPTION 1 – Single location (.8 and 1.1 compa-ratio)
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 (Insert State) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.
Option 2 – Multiple office/tier locations (insert .8 compa-ratio of the lowest tier and 1.1 compa-ratio of the highest tier.)
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.
The pay ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.
Option 3 - Nationwide/Remote Locations (insert .8 compa-ratio of the lowest tier and 1.1 compa-ratio of the highest tier.
This position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. 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.
The pay ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
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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