• LPN PRN Nights
• Maximum of 29 hours a week. Various days are available from 7pm-7am. No benefits.

Job Description

The Household/Neighborhood LPN delivers, coordinates, evaluates, and is accountable for the total nursing services for household/neighborhood residents during assigned shift. The Household/Neighborhood LPN performs nursing functions that require at a minimum a licensed practical nurse, including medication administration, observing residents’ condition, and communicating with the Household/Neighborhood Clinical Leader or Physician, and treatments; and takes part in household/neighborhood activities with and for residents. Work is performed according to the community’s policies and procedures within the scope of practice of the Virginia Board of Nursing Guidelines and in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Duties (Essential)

• Plans, oversees, and reviews services delivery and completion of nursing duties by LPNs and CNAs. Assists team members with resident services and activities of daily living as necessary to ensure quality services; instructs team members on correct procedures. Makes shift rounds with physicians. Follows proper infection control practices. Assesses resident injuries and renders first aid or refers resident for physician and/or emergency room treatment; completes incident report. Responds to resident call light requests promptly. May respond to emergency calls in Independent Living.
• Receives report from off-going shift and gives report to oncoming shift. Communicates about resident condition with other team members; communicates changes in resident condition to the physician, guardian, and family. Notifies clinical leader of major problems and recurrent grievances. Keeps dining team informed of diet changes.
• Within licensure, performs resident assessments upon admission; completes documentation for assessments, treatments, reactions, and outcomes; notifies appropriate resources (e.g., dietitian, physical therapist, etc.) of the need for evaluation; initiates the development of care plans (and MDS in Healthcare) for household/neighborhood residents; evaluates resident response to plan of care and recommends additional modifications as indicated.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician and nursing orders, according to regulations and established procedures.
• Performs clinical rounds to ensure resident safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance; evaluates resident physical and emotional status. Educates residents (and others) about medical issues and healthy lifestyle choices.
• resident clinical records according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures the clinical operations in the household/neighborhood comply with federal, state, and local regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Attends in-service education programs, team conferences, and nursing services conferences as scheduled; completes in-service programs as assigned.
• Trains other clinical team members in nursing skills, and all team members in best practices. Serves as a role model of professional nursing practices. Advocates for quality clinical services.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices and procedures of long-term care; practices and procedures for clinical documentation.
• Clinical skills sufficient to perform all essential job duties.
• Ability to meet the needs of geriatric residents using patience, tact, and a desire to service those who are ill or incapacitated.
• Ability to read and write, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to assign, direct, and review the work of others.
• Computer knowledge and skills with an aptitude to learn company software.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program with a diploma or a degree.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Virginia; maintains license in active status.
• Current CPR/AED certificate of completion.
• ServeSafe training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation.
• Physically able to carry, transfer, push and pull, and reposition residents with assistance or using appropriate equipment.
• Physically be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Normal eyesight or use corrective lenses to achieve it.
• Ability to hear and distinguish between normal tones and be able to perceive the nature of sounds.

INDNRS

Benefits

501(3b) participation if team member worked more than 1000 hours in 12 month look back.

Company Description

Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Our Team

Our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. Pinnacle Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

At Pinnacle Living all team members take an active role in “Enriching Life’s Journey” for everyone who calls our community home. In return for your commitment and dedication to our residents, our team members are rewarded with an industry leading benefits package depending on hours worked which can include free health insurance & affordable dental insurance, generous paid time off for vacations & holidays, and a company match for your retirement plan contributions to name just a few! We believe in building a diverse work for based on equity and inclusivity.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to take the annual flu vaccine, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.