Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the Senior Housing Industry. We are looking for someone with a positive and friendly attitude. A committed professional with experience in clinical, acute care environments and a team collaborator with a love for seniors! If you believe this, is you, we'd love to meet you!

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Must be LPN Certified.

PM shift Needed, Sunday -Thursday

Who you are:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the daily functioning of health care needs of the residents within the Community. This includes supervising the resident assistants, assurance of a safe medication delivery system and the training of new staff.

What you will do:

• Reviews and documents daily in the communication log as appropriate.
• Reviews new orders and the MAR throughout the shift.
• Reviews and performs the transcription process, medication delivery, equipment ordering, pharmacy ordering, pharmacy cycle fill as directed by the RN. Corrects discrepancies and reported discrepancies to the RN.
• Performs resident care coordination and communication with outside agencies and medical providers.
• Ensures and reviews the alert charting system
• Reviews and uses the incident reporting system as directed.
• Reviews and assures cleanliness and organization of the medication room.
• Reviews and assists with resident care as needed.
• Performs medication pass as directed.
• Reviews and documents on the service plan and progress notes as needed.
• Attends service plan review(s) as needed.
• Reviews and responds to facility the facility RN audit to ensure compliance.
• Assists and/or conducts the orientation process for new employees, as directed.
• 14) Performs all other duties as assigned by any member of management.

What you bring:

• Ability to utilize basic management skills.
• Provides and coordinates resident care utilizing the principles of Assisted Living per the Boarding Home Rules of Washington State.
• Maintains adequate attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with the personnel policies.
• Requires minimal supervision. Is a self-starter and flexible. Organizes and utilizes time appropriately, sets priorities and accomplishes assigned tasks.
• Displays mature and professional behavior in attitude, speech, and action.
• Keeps resident information confidential, respects resident rights, respects privacy and the right to self-determination by the residents.
• Works cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Abides by policies and procedures in the facility. Looks for ways to improve facility function.
• Is accurate and dependable, neat, and thorough in assigned tasks.
• Can communicate effectively verbally, and in writing.

Universal Precautions: Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.

Physical Requirements:

• Has the ability to stand for long periods of time on feet and ambulate quickly.
• Push and pull wheelchairs and other equipment as needed.
• Ability to assist with transferring residents as needed.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 40 pounds.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder level necessary.

Training and Experience:

Current active license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Arizona is necessary. Previous work with the elderly population recommended. Previous work as a Licensed Practical Nurse is desirable. Maintains CPR certification. Knowledge and experience with Universal Precautions necessary.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental Insurance (Pet Care Insurance/Pet Care Discounts, Discount home/auto Insurance, Accident Insurance and much more.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits.