Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Wellness Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse OpportunityA great career starts with a great company! Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!The difference is our people. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.We've achieved great place to work status nine years in a row.Career development. We reward our associates' outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!Faith driven and mission-centered. Our mission "To Welcome, To Care, To Serve" derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another's God-given gifts through service.Picture yourself...Pelican Landing is now hiring for a Wellness Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse! Bring your quality skillset and bedside manner to the table as you work in partnership with the Resident Care team. Together, you will provide direct and indirect care to residents in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. Apply today and find out more about an LPN career opportunity at Watercrest Senior Living!Essential job functions:Servant leadership directs all aspects of decision makingServes as the "Charge Nurse for assigned shift ensuring residents are well cared for"Serve as the "Charge Nurse" in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director/Director of NursingContributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedureAssures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all timesAssure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents' individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive mannerAssist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medicationsResponsible Limited Nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director/Director of NursingImplements change in condition plansProvides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residentsAssembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all recordsCompletes accident and incident reports as requiredMaintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible partiesBe prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergenciesEnsures adequate and appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift within company and state guidelinesMust be in company uniform and resident ready at all timesKnowledge, skills and abilities:Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contactsAble to make independent decisionsMust be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring mannerMust be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizensKnowledge of customer service principles and practicesEducation requirements:LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) licenseExperience preferences:Minimum one (1) year in the senior living, assisted living, memory care environmentPhysical requirements:The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:Able to stand or walk 75% of the dayAble to concentrate with frequent interruptionsAble to work under stress and in emergency situationsAble to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and graspingAble to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team membersOccasionally lift/carry up to 50 poundsOccupational exposure / personal protective equipment:Work in all areas of the communitySubject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditionsUse personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infectionPersonal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves, masks and non-slip shoesSubject to infectious diseases, substances and odorsFollow Safety Policy & Procedures