Nurse for Assisted Living (LPN, FT)

Shift Hours: 7a-7p Pay Range: $24-28/Hour Responsibilities Prepares, monitors, and administers medication to Residents at scheduled intervals Assist Residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals Review all notes in the Resident Service Plans Binder, Resident Communication Logs, discussing all pertinent issues with Resident Assistant staff, Resident Services Director, and Executive Director Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy Review changes in the Resident Service Plans and CareSteps assessments Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Physical Self-Maintenance Screen, and Behavioral Screens for all Residents Responsible for notifying the Pharmacy upon Resident move-out (including death) or admittance to the Hospital so that Pharmacy can stop medications Create a new plan of care for any Resident returning to the Community from the Hospital Perform regular audits on all PRN and bulk item medications, ordering from pharmacy when needed Perform regular audits of controlled medications and investigate any discrepancy File Resident files and Medication Checklist Update Resident Service Plans Binder Make medical appointments and schedule transportation for Residents, coordinating schedules with the Resident Services Director/Resident Services Coordinator to ensure there are no conflicts Maintain daily communication (both written and verbal) with Executive Director Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations Qualifications and Requirements Must have current LPN license Rate of pay is based on experience Must have an overall caring attitude Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills Must have ability to supervise others Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire Valid driver's license in the state of employment required We are a drug-free workplace; we perform criminal background checks and random substance abuse testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr