LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Glenaire)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)About the Community: Glenaire is an accredited, Presbyterian-sponsored continuing care retirement community (CCRC) for seniors located in Cary, N.C. Cary is a unique city that has been ranked by Money Magazine as one of the Best Small Cities in America in which to live. Cary is located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area of North Carolina, close to Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Glenaire offers a full continuum of care on the premises featuring all private accommodations in our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.AssessmentParticipates in collection of data from the resident or other appropriate sourceRecognizes the relationship of assessment findings as related to resident's diagnosisRecords and reports the results of the nursing assessment. Determines immediate need for intervention.PlanningParticipates in identifying resident's needs through suggestion of goals and interventions reviewed by RN.ImplementationParticipates in implementing the resident's health plan of care Prioritize and perform interventionsRecognize responses to interventionsModify immediate interventions based on changes in resident statusEvaluationReports and records resident's response to nursing interventionsSuggests revisions to plan of care for review by RNReports and RecordsResponsible for accurate and timely documentationDemonstrates effective communication skills with residents, representative of resident, physicians, and all members of the household teamDocuments in accordance with facility policies and procedures using the electronic medical record and all other communication toolsReceives and transcribes physician orders according to policyGives and receives a complete report at the beginning and end of assignment: includes correct counting and documentation of controlled substanceTeaching and CounselingParticipates in teaching and counseling of residents and familiesTeaching/Counseling uses established teaching plans and follows established policies and protocolsCollaboratingParticipates in the Household to organize the work of the household and establish priorities.Assign nursing care activities to other LPNsDelegates resident care to verified Certified Nursing Assistants; retaining accountability for nursing carePersonal SpecificationsGraduate of an approved school of nursingCurrently licensed as a LPN in good standing with the North Carolina Board of NursingCurrent CPR CertificationPrevious experience with geriatric residents desirableGood physical and mental health Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of timeMust be able to assist with lifting, turning, and positioning residentsMust be able to push and manipulate equipmentCore Competencies – Culture Change QualitiesViews self as part of a team, not always the leaderIdentifies, promotes, and models person-directed careViews the household as the resident's home and works to create attributes of homeUnderstands the importance of consistency of caregivers for residentsFacilitates residents and household team members in shared problem solving, decision making, and planningParticipates in problem solving complex medical/psychosocial situations related to resident choice and risk