Southeast Senior Living is Hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Near Gainesville, GA
Purpose To develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for residents with cognitive impairment; to provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each resident's highest level of well being of mind, body and spirit.
Essential Functions Job Functions
Serves as charge nurse during shifts worked, when the Director of Resident Care and Administrator are not in the building
Administering medications per physician's orders
Communicating with physicians related to orders, services and care needs
Following the residents' plans of care as prescribed by the physicians
Documenting residents services, changes of condition, exceptions and incidents, as well as documentation of all follow-up
Assists with developing individualized care plans and interventions
Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and families to provide care and services
Supervision of certified nurse assistants and direct care aides
Compliance with state regulations and community standards
Collaboration with external professional health service providers
Assists with coordinating the programming of resident care activities
Any other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Director of Resident Care
Qualifications
Must possess a current unencumbered LPN license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Knowledgeable of applicable state regulations
Must read, write, speak and understand English
Knowledge and experience in working with older adults
Ability to communicate residents and families
Maintains professional conduct with associates. Supervisory experience desirable
Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing