FT & PT LPN all shifts: Assisted Living
SUMMARY: Seeking a compassionate and professional Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Assisted Living clinical team. The applicant will possess excellent communication skills to interact with residents, families, a team of certified nursing assistants, physicians and staff. The candidate will be responsible for managing the resident-directed health plan while supervising the care provided by certified nursing assistants to the residents. This position reports to the Resident Care Director.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Maintain current Delaware nursing license
- Valid CPR, First Aid and AED certification
- Evidence of leadership and communication skills
- Management experience a plus
- Available weekends, days, and evenings
- Reliable transportation
JOB DESCRIPTION :
- Communicate Resident Service Agreement needs with caregiver staff
- Delegate and supervise direct care tasks with nursing assistants
- Collaborate with nursing assistants and other members of the care team to ensure highest level of independence for residents
- Actively participate in nursing meetings, staff in-services and any suggested training as required
- Assist facility administration in supporting policy and procedure among fellow staff members, residents and guests
- Build and maintain good working relationships between all departments to ensure quality of care for residents
- Initiate and maintain the residents’ clinical records in accordance with facility procedures
- Create progress note entries to act as part of resident's medical record to document care and treatment provided
- Complete medication and treatment passes in accordance with State regulation and facility policies
- Communicate resident / family needs with Resident Service Director, Medical Director and/or Administrator through oral or written reports
- Meet with residents / families as needed
- Consult with physician for changes in resident condition and regarding matters of treatment, therapy and medications
- Performing environmental rounds on assigned shift
- Foster an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the building
- Complete charting, reports, medical forms and other documentation as required
- Complete incident reports as required and begin initial investigations as applicable
- Maintain HIPAA compliance
- Other duties as assigned
