What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Eventide Senior Living Communities?
Job Overview
We are seeking part-time and full-time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide high-quality nursing care to residents in a dynamic senior living community.
About the Role
This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for full-time positions. Our team values collaboration and mutual respect.
Ideal Candidate
- Must have an active Minnesota LPN license or be able to obtain upon hire.
- Senior Living and/or Long Term Care experience preferred, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess residents' needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on a continuing basis.
- Provide individualized attention to encourage each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Observe and follow residents' plans of care, updating and making appropriate changes as necessary.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring their effectiveness.
- Provide direct nursing care to residents according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Comply with rules and regulations set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
- Accurately document residents' electronic medical records according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new team members.
- Report resident needs, problems, and observations regarding their condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels for scheduled shifts and correct inadequate staffing as needed.
- Monitor the activities and functions of subordinate staff, participating in the disciplinary process as necessary.
- Ensure that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provide information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
- Communicate the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
- Interact with physicians and other healthcare facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
- Continually update nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
- Coordinate and participate in resident care conferences, communicating information effectively to families.
- Assume responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents' rights per policy.
- Manage electronic timecards on a daily basis.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive estimated pay range of $24 - $26.16 for Senior Living LPNs per hour based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are available, paid on employment status and shift worked.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary benefits such as life and disability insurance, 403(B) with employer match, paid time off, and many other great perks for working with us.
Salary : $24 - $26
