LVN - Residential Care Community

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The LVN (Wellness Nurse) will assist with the comprehensive delivery of personal care services to residents on a day-to-day basis following required regulatory requirements. The LVN (Wellness Nurse) will also assist in maintaining a physical and social environment, which will be conducive to the best interests and welfare of the residents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Servant Leadership. 
• Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations.
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the Title 22 as well as Company policy and procedure.
• Assure that all resident caregivers are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner.
• Monitor’s staff performance and compliance with best practices.
• Monitors and maintains some vital statistics as required. 
• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents and responsible parties
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Able to supervise caregiving employees using independent judgment and discretion.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community and regulators, if required.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must have the skill and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and Community.
• Must have strong documentation skills.
• Leadership skills. 
• Able to make independent decisions. 
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner. 
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions. 
• Able to work under moderate stress at times and in emergency situations. 
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to team members.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Education & Experience: 

• Licensed Vocational Nurse with active license required.
• Minimum Two (2) years in the senior living environment ideal. 
• Licensed LVN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
• Memory care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day. 
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions.