What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Ambulatory Care position at Maplewood Mill Pond LLC?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN) Wellness Nurse
Employment Type: Part Time
Healthcare/Resident Care
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Maplewood Mill Pond LLC. As a key member of our care staff, you will play a vital role in supporting the Resident Services Director in delivering high-quality resident care services.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including C.N.A.'s (Resident Services Assistants)
- Assist in supervising the medication program and assist residents with self-administration of medication
- Maintain positive relations with residents, families, and physicians
- Report any significant incidents and/or changes in residents' needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director
- Support the completion of resident assessments and service plans
- Support Resident Services Director in hiring for and managing performance within the department
- Assist in the training and participate in orientation of new associates
- Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs, and associate meetings
- Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants as needed
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Resident Services Department associates as needed
- Support residents and families as needed to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
- Assist with supervision of RSA staff during provision of care
- Communicate effectively with supervisor and other staff
Requirements:
- Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the appropriate state(s)
- Basic first aid and CPR certification
- Two years full-time or full-time equivalent clinical experience
- Experience in assisted living or long-term care setting preferred
- Experience and/or special interest working with seniors
- In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases
- Ability to transfer residents and use a Hoyer Lift and other medical equipment when needed
- Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
- May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company-paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles, and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.
