Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 is a PRN position - multiple shifts available.

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 the counting of Controlled Substances before accepting the Medication Cart Keys and before handing the Medication Cart Keys off to the oncoming nurse
• 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
• 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