Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Assist with resident assessment and implementation of care needs
• Participate in resident and family care conferences as requested by the Health & Wellness Director or Executive Director
• Assist with communication between residents, family, and physicians regarding resident health care issues
• Ensure any changes in resident conditions are evaluated, monitored, documented and effective interventions are implemented
• Perform skilled nursing tasks as defined by Community policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law
• Provide support and assistance to medication management systems and ensure that medications are dispensed in a safe and effective manner, that MARS are accurate and complete, that the medication cart is orderly with all medication appropriately packaged and stored
• Assist with effectively monitoring resident health concerns such as weight and nutrition, skin integrity, mobility, fall management, and pain management
• Review Resident Health Record on a routine basis and ensure that documentation meets Community standards and addresses the residents’ healthcare issues, including identified concerns, interventions and outcomes
• Serve as a role model to other team members in demonstration of courtesy, gentleness, effective approach and interaction with residents
• Ensure that all resident care is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect
• Give clinical direction and guidance to caregiving team members
• Provide mentoring and education to car giving team members to ensure proper care and follow through of all care needs
• Assist with team member performance concerns and/or guidance through mentoring
• Give input to performance reviews on caregiver reviews completed by Resident Coordinators and Shift Supervisors
• Maintain knowledge of current OSHA and state regulations, and routinely monitors Community compliance with the regulations related to resident care and nursing functions

• Licensed Nurse in good standing with State Licensing Authority 
• Experience in training and team member development preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and team members
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, other team members and physicians
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, community and state officials, referral sources and the general public 
• Strong documentation skills
• Must have basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to develop systems for monitoring resident health conditions and for ensuring efficient and safe delivery of resident care
• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the community
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner 
• Must be able to meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers credentials
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education Credits 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
• Retirement Plan Contribution Match
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Team Member Meals

Salary : $40 - $47