Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview We are currently looking for a LPN to join our Assisted Living and Memory Care team at Christian Care. In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care to seniors within our Senior Living Community. The LPN will be responsible for delivering direct patient care, including administering medications, providing wound care, and assisting with daily activities, under the supervision of the RN Case Manager or Director of Nursing. Responsibilities Prepare and update, as required, all resident service plans. Perform assessments on prospective residents to determine the level of care for assisted living services or memory care. Oversee the medication delivery plan for each resident, including self-administration and medication monitoring, medication ordering, physician orders, and recapping MARs to the physician’s orders. Perform a weekly narcotic count and maintain documentation of all narcotics provided to residents. Schedule weekly showers and review caregiver documentation of ADLs. Maintain resident injections such as tuberculosis skin testing; pneumonia vaccinations, flu vaccinations, and B-12. Assist the assisted living manager with implementing and coordinating policies and procedures, and ADHS rules and regulations for our assisted living and Memory Support floor. Assist the Assisted Living Manager with reviewing and revising policies and procedures that govern the operation of nursing and caregiving services provided in the assisted living facility. Assist the Assisted Living Manager in the development and use of departmental policies and procedures, and establish a rapport in and between departments to emphasize teamwork. Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary. Assist the AL manager in planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service trainings for caregivers, including on-the-job training and orientation programs to ensure the latest material is provided. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, and a calm environment throughout the facility. Attend workshops and seminars to stay current in long-term care and maintain licensure; assist the AL Manager in ensuring the facility is clean and safe and that equipment and supplies are maintained. Ensure safety regulations are followed by all facility personnel, residents, and visitors. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information. Protect residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, privacy, and civil rights. Make routine inspections to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities. Review accident/incident reports and participate in the campus risk management committee. Assist with maintaining compliance with state rules and regulations. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Comfort Matters programs. Assist with risk and quality management programs; follow up with residents’ conditions and caregivers’ concerns. Assist the AL team with the health and wellness of all AL residents in Oasis and M2. Answer calls from residents’ team members and families for emergencies after hours and on weekends. Must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse Certification acknowledged by the State of Arizona. Must have at least three years of experience in an assisted living or long-term care environment. Additional consideration will be given for experience in memory care. About Us Fellowship Square is a not-for-profit Christian Care Community providing over 40 years of affordable senior housing to our residents while promoting their quality of life and independence. We are a company that cares about its hard-working employees and pride ourselves on providing an excellent living experience and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for our staff. EEO Notice Fellowship Square Christian Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr