What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse - LPN Full Time position at Senior Services of America?
Nikkei Manor Assisted Living, a senior housing community located in the heart of Seattle’s International District, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
This LPN will plan, coordinate, and deliver nursing care to residents in accordance with individual service plans. Honors Nikkei Manor Values – Respect, Trust, Compassion, Quality of Life, Family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate resident health status and follow through with appropriate treatment and or documentation.
- Provide residents’ medications and treatments that require administration by a licensed nurse.
- Monitor and maintain records reflecting residents’ physical and mental condition.
- Coordinate and monitor medication / treatment service and maintain daily medication / treatment records.
- Provide support and consultation to the Resident Assistants in problem- solving, service challenges, and resident health issues.
- Act as a liaison between residents, doctors, and families regarding medical and social concerns.
- Coordinate with residents and families on outside appointments and arrange KNW transportation if necessary.
- Maintain current medication orders for residents.
- Perform monthly medication / treatment recaps with Lead RA.
- Participate in pre-admission assessment.
- Participate in 14-day nursing assessment and as indicated thereafter.
- Establish and maintain current knowledge of the requirements of regulatory agencies.
- Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid as needed.
- Investigate and document resident incidents.
- Assist Health Services Manager and Wellness Director with employee evaluations.
- Attend mandatory in-services and training.
- Handle all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner.
Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating annual vaccine clinics for staff and residents
- Assist in instituting infectious illness outbreak-management with guidance from Wellness Director and Public Health
- Demonstrates familiarity with EHR systems (Currently using PCC)
- Arrange and coordinate Home Health, Hospice, and Respiratory Services
- Coordinate communication and “warm hand-off” for residents returning from hospital/rehab.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility but provides shift supervision of Resident Caregivers and Medication Technicians and serves as a delegate supervisor in the absence of the Director of Wellness.
