LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Have you cared for others most of your life and decided to make a career out of your natural talent?

Do you gain great satisfaction from your ability to calm others and triage a situation or ailment?

If this sounds like you - then you have found the best employer who will appreciate your work as a Licensed Practical Nurse!

Work Hour: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am overnight

What will you get to do as an LPN?

• Provide warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support, and companionship.
• Administer or assist with medication for residents according to the Resident Care Plan.
• Engage residents while checking on their well-being and communicate changes in condition or Care Plan.
• Inspire your team and collaborate with the Wellness Director and Assistant Wellness Director in assessing and documenting resident assessments at state or Retirement Unlimited specified intervals.

Why we want you on our team:

• You have a positive attitude and love working with people!
• A graduate of a state approved school of nursing.
• A current state license as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• No experience needed! We welcome new grads and experienced nurses!

What can our community offer you?

• Pleasant Teamwork Environment
• Hands-On Immersive Training and Learning experiences.
• Resort-style Community
• Supportive Corporate Team
• Referral Bonus Program
• Free Meal Daily
• Competitive Wages
• Many Opportunities for Growth and Development

Being a community team member means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. It is an opportunity to serve and work with vision, meaning, and purpose. At our communityyou can both grow as a person and in your career. Great opportunities await!

Requirements

Standard Requirements
1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of Brandywine Living and the facility.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
a. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
c. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
4. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
Essential Duties Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning and to coordinate total nursing care for the residents as illustrated by the following:

• Report to RN any changes in resident and obtained information so RN can develop appropriate interventions to prevent decline; record signs of change in condition; notify RN staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown, etc.; observe conditions which indicate possible need for restorative nursing programs and then notify appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation; inform the physician of changes when appropriate.
  o Administer medications and treatments to residents; place orders for medication from the pharmacy.
  o Welcome residents upon admission and report observations to RN to develop interim care plan and further assess in depth to contribute to the complete care plan. Review care plans as warranted and required. Attend and participate at Plan of Care meetings as scheduled.
  o Respond to emergencies; report the condition of the resident; follow RN determination on the type of medical attention; call appropriate ambulance service if needed; notify family when resident is transferred or admitted to the hospital; notify the physician when a change in condition occurs.
  o Confer with residents and families; make referrals to other departments when appropriate.
  o Maintain resident clinical files; keep charts updated; document appropriately (see Task List).
  o Complete employee and resident incident report forms; complete follow-up investigation forms.
  o Make rounds to see each resident daily and as needed.
  o Ensure that residents are aware of the services that are available to them; encourage residents to participate in activities program and provide staff support to enable residents to get to and from and participate in activities.
  o Maintain accountability for controlled substances; inventory medications at the beginning and end of the shift with another licensed nurse; notify supervisor of discrepancies.
  o Support the facility's medical supply system; follow procedures for resident charge items.
  o Correlate accurate and complete documentation and its impact on reimbursement and federal regulations.
  o Communicate status of residents to incoming personnel according to established procedures; communicate with physicians, and implement physicians' orders.
  Supervise the certified nursing assistants and determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, expedite workflow, evaluate, counsel and discipline.
• Insures that certified nursing assistants and all supervised personnel adhere to standard job requirements.