Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Job Description

Job Description

At Residences at Vantage Point , caring for people is our passion. We believe in serving the needs and wants of older adults – caring for them just as we’d care for a member of our own family.

We offer our employees a competitive hourly rate or base salary, with an excellent benefits package after 60 days of employment. This includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
403(b) retirement plan with a company match
Company-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurance
Paid holidays and vacation program

Licensed Practical Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse is an RN/LPN who is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated. All job duties are to be performed in accordance with established standards as described in the Quality Assurance Manual for the department.

Primary Job Duties:

-Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.

-Administers direct care as necessary.

-Gives and receives shift reports.

-Rounds twice a shift to assure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.

-Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in resident’s condition.

-Assists in developing comprehensive care plans.

-Maintains the self respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.

-Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.

-Responds to resident emergency call system.

-Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.

-Receives, transcribes and checks physician orders in the past 48 hours.

-Accompanies physicians when making rounds.

-Encourages restorative care in order to obtain maximum resident independence.

-Participates in family/resident counseling as necessary.

-Assists DOHS with GNA employee Evaluations.

-Assists with EMR education and checks EMR documentation from GNA’s twice a shift.

Vantage Point Hospitality Promises

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed Practical Nurse with a current license in Maryland.

-Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff. Must use prudent judgment and work well under pressure. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work well independently.

-Ability to document care given accurately.

-Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform simple arithmetic.

-Wears appropriate non-slip footwear.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV. Must be able to transport residents via wheelchair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the work day. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.

Salary Range: $24/hr - $28/hr PRN: $28.50 -$29

RVP has provided care, services and support for older adults for over 35 years in the downtown Columbia, MD area. We are a CCRC- continuing care retirement community that takes pride in being a partner in Howard County with ensuring the quality of life for older adults at every stage of their life.

Company Description

RVP has provided care, services and support for older adults for over 35 years in the downtown Columbia, MD area. We are a CCRC- continuing care retirement community that takes pride in being a partner in Howard County with ensuring the quality of life for older adults at every stage of their life.