LPN Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Education is required to obtain a state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN).
• Must have current LPN licensure in good standing.
• One-to-two-year experience preferred in assisted living.
• CPR certification
• Must have strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.
• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside.
• Sit – sit infrequently.
• 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.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• 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– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Participate in oncoming/ outgoing shift report.
• Complete documentation per Ciel Senior Living standards to ensure that all care services are provided, and that residents’ needs are met.
• Supervises Resident Assistants on assignments in the nursing department while on shift.
• Participate in narcotic count at shift change, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory count.
• Completes administration of medication as directed ensuring compliance with “Rights of Medication Administration.”
• Participates in weekly medication cart audits, as assigned.
• Assists in re-ordering of medication.
• Supervises and maintains cleanliness of medication room.
• Ensure that all new medication orders are faxed to the pharmacy to obtain medication in a timely manner and accurately.
• Inform families when mail order medicines need to be reordered.
• Communicates with physician offices as needed to obtain phone orders or change orders for a resident.
• Follows Physician Order Protocol to ensure proper processing of orders.
• Documents resident change of condition / status per policy.
• Assists in completing chart audits and thinning per policy.
• Assist with the completion of required assessments and service plans.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of resident service plan / care plan.
• Assists with documenting incident reports correctly and timely.
• Updates DNR’S as needed.
• Assists Health and Wellness Director in creating and maintaining resident charts/care files.
• Participates in annual flu clinics, TB testing of associates/residents.
• Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned.
• Obtains and records residents’ vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration), weight, as directed.
• Observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Counsel residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems.
• Schedules doctor’s appointments based on the needs of the resident.
• Assures call lights are answered in a timely manner to attend to the residents needs as soon as possible after the call light is signaled.
• Attends training and conferences as required to stay current with changes in the nursing profession, as well as to maintain appropriate CEU’s for license, with prior approval of supervisor.
• Assures all training required by the state regulations is completed and documented each year.
• Assures all caregiver duties are performed as assigned and documented appropriately.
• Addresses associate, family, and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.