Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Physicians Immediate Care

LPN The Residence at Silver Square

Salary Range $38.00 - $41.00 Hourly

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Part Time - 11pm - 7am

Wage band: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour based on years of experience!

Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours): Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Possibility for tuition reimbursement

Active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with the management of the community. The management scope includes direct supervision of Resident Care Associates as well as monitoring emerging health needs of residents, covering for resident care staffing as needed and assisting the Resident Care Director with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse will follow up on family issues as directed by Resident Care Director.

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.

You are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.

Assist with the evaluation of resident needs and the development and revision of service plans as per state regulatory requirements.

Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological and psychosocial changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities.

Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates.

Evaluates residents issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family and MD as appropriate.

Monitors resident care assistants compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program.

Participates in community marketing effort.

Participates in the direct care of residents on an as needed basis.

Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations.

Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements.

With written physicians orders, administers topical and oral medications as well as ear and eye drops (LMA in Massachusetts), administers injectables where allowed by regulation.

Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment. Visual and auditory acuity. Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.

LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy: LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist in the planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with the current state, federal and local standards to insure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential. Education: A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Nursing Program.

Experience: At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting and previous health experience in hospital and/or community setting.

Certificates/Licenses: Current RN or LPN License in the state you are employed.