Regency Retirement Community of Huntsville is Hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Near Huntsville, AL
Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company a NOW OFFERING 5K SIGNING BONUS Objective Thisposition is responsible for supervising and performing the daily servicesprovided to the residents of the licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care programat Regency Retirement Village. Responsibilitiesinclude:
Manage the unit to ensure all residents are safe, receive medication management and care
Ensure appropriate resident assistance with activities of daily living in accordance with Alabama rules and regulations for licensed assisted living facilities is complete
Manage direct care staff including assignments of care and completion of assignments
Opportunity to train, coach and develop ancillary staff and work with a multi-disciplinary to provide excellence in care
Nature andQualifications Thisposition reports to the Assisted Living Service Coordinator or the Director andwill work as part of the AssistedLiving and Memory Care service team to implement the ongoing health andservice programs. Thisposition requires minimum qualifications as follows:
A current AL L.P.N. License
18 years of age or older
Ability to read, understand, communicate and write English
Ability to lift, walk, climb stairs, and other physical demands as may be required depending upon residents' needs
Organizational Responsibilities Providesinformation to the Assisted Living or Memory Care Director, the Nursing Services Director and theother team members on a regular basis. Ensuresthat residents and families are always treated with dignity and respect. Supportsthe SERVICE EXCELLENCE attitude of Regency Retirement and serves as a resourceto the community for positive retirement housing and health care alternatives. Responsibilities andTechnical Duties ResidentCare Functions:
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary; inform staff of new admissions/changes; communicate to residents and families as necessary
Visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; monitor health-related treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care and service
Notify physicians of resident incidents and changes in condition
Schedule and assist with daily resident care such as bathing, dressing, serving of meals and assistance with medications
Call, receive and transcribe physician's orders for residents as necessary
Obtain and record admission and monthly weights on residents; report results to supervisor
MedicationAssistance Functions:
Prepare and administer or assist with medications and medical treatments ordered by the resident's physician; verify resident identity to ensure prescribed medications are taken by the resident; notify the supervisor of all medication discrepancies; order prescribed medications as necessary; and ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and appropriate service equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to ALF Director
Observe and document medications that are administered. Maintain appropriate control and security of medication delivery equipment and storage areas
Monitor vital signs on routine basis for residents receiving hypertensive medications
ServiceProgram Functions:
Oversee the residents receive assistance with activities of daily living including medication assistance, bathing, dressing, ambulation, dining and other personal care needs
Supervise staff to carry out assessment needs and care plans
Resident'sRights Functions:
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
Treat residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Know and comply with Resident's Rights rules; review and promptly report to Assisted Living or Memory Care Director all resident complaints and grievances
Other Job Functions StaffDevelopment Functions:
Participate in in-service training classes as offered
Provide leadership and direction concerning essential principles for Assisted Living and Memory Care staff; maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses, through participation in continuing education and training programs
AllOther Assigned Duties Iunderstand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this isnot an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to completeall duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered bymanagement without notice and that I am an at-will employee.