Resident Care Nurse LPN 10p

Looking for PRN nurse to work as needed, from 6a-6p in an assisted living environment. Other shifts also available weekly if you are interested in extra hours! Position Summary TheLPN Resident Care Nursedelivers quality assisted living services through interpersonal contact and provides services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director. Qualifications Must have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from accredited program Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment One (1) year experience in senior services preferred Must have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation, certification must remain current during employment Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State) Primary Job Responsibilities Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes Performs treatments according to physician orders Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc. Charts relevant information about residents Updates and informs physicians of change in resident’s condition Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately Assists residents with activities of daily living Orders and re orders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed Promptly responds to call lights and other requests from residents Provides report to staff for next shift Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities Assists with training, supervision and counseling of resident care team Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately Serves as an effective role model Treats all associates respectfully Additional Requirements Must have expert knowledge in field of practice Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks’ Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training #J-18808-Ljbffr Century Park Associates