LPN Primary Care Health Center - Full-Time

Do you have strong communication skills, are great with people, and have a strong work ethic? We may have the ideal job opportunity for you! Loudonville Assisted Living residence is a well-respected, third generation family-owned and-operated business that has proudly served our senior community in upstate New York for over 50 years! We are looking for talented, detail-oriented, and dedicated professionals to ensure a bright future in our organization. If you are personable, energetic, and of high integrity, we have many opportunities for you to take the next step in your professional career!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LPN in is responsible for several aspects of supervision of the residents, and staff. An LPN on the is responsible for maintaining the residents’ safety and care, overseeing the staff for the shift on job performance, and completion of their assignment. This is a position which involves the supervision of the Medication Techs, and Home Health Aides, as well as the coordination of services provided to the residents with other disciplines and providers in the community.

This is a Full-time hourly position in which ever other weekend is a must.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in coordination and management of residents heath needs with the primary physician, resident, other care providers, and family members

Supervise the intake of new medical/medication orders as well as distribution, and discontinuing of residents medication

Accurate and appropriate charting in resident files

Implement and ensure continued compliance with the policy and procedures

Oversee/direct duties of staff

Be knowledgeable with care needs of all the residents under the enhanced license.

Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction being a priority

Be knowledgeable of State Regulations (DOH)

Perform case management tasks as necessary

Monitor care needs and change in condition, report to Program Manager

Supervisory responsibility for PCA’s, CNA’s Home Health Aides

Participating in orientation, training, retraining of staff/new hires

Monitor staff to ensure assignments and duties are completed

Identify needs of staff if any additional training is needed

Assist as needed with scheduling

Assist resident care staff in providing care, and illness recognition as needed

Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification

All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Licensed LPN in good standing with the New York State Licensing Authority

Previous experience in care for seniors preferred

Case management experience

Possess a valid driver’s license

Mental/Visual/Physical Demands:

Moderate to heavy (50 pounds) expenditure of physical effort as it relates to lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling

Must be able to routinely lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds

Extended periods of time are spent walking or standing (on feet)

Must be able to cope with the physical/emotional stress of the position

Correctable eyesight must be 20/40

Correctable hearing must be clear and acceptable at 5 feet

High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens

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