The Aspenwood Company has an opportunity for full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse at our Heartis MidCities location a senior living community.

Pay Rate: $31.25/hr.

Sunday - Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The LVN coordinates care according to the resident’s needs, monitors the care provided and oversees the medication management program. Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for medication management for the Assisted living and/or Memory Care residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and The Aspenwood Company guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians, other medical professionals, and/or responsible parties regarding treatments, and/or needs.
• Assures that that all required medications are ordered in a timely manner and audits medication carts and narcotics frequently.
• May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include admission evaluations and documentation.
• Responsible for completing evaluations and assisting the directors with service plans, if needed. 
• Responds quickly to all emergencies. 
• Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members. 
• Monitors Medication Assistants and Resident Assistants documentation to assure accuracy, timeliness and completeness. 
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care, as well as administering medications when needed.
• Verifies Service Plans are current and accurate as needed. Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies. Assists with data collection for all incident reports and inputs reports as they occur.
• Manages and facilities orientation process for all new employees on shift. 
• Assures effective communications between direct care staff and client/resident families.
• Assists with staff scheduling.
• Attend all in-services as required. 
• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

EOE/M/F/D/V