Description

At Terwilliger Plaza, located in beautiful downtown Portland, we believe that encouraging a deeper sense of dedication and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. By embracing our diverse experiences and views, we are better positioned to deliver results, create innovations that matter, and thrive in today’s changing world. Join us as we Live Forward and cultivate a phenomenal place where our team works and thrives.
 
Why Work Here?

• 50% off Employee Discount in Dining and Deli
• 24/7 access to an onsite gym
• Onsite Salon
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Company Paid Monthly TriMet Pass
• Competitive Pay including Shift Differential for Weekend and Night shift Healthcare Staff
• 401k Matching
• TapCheck - Same Day Pay

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the supervision of staff and provides Member care in assigned areas. Supervises Certified Medication Aides and Med Techs in medication administration or administers medication directly to Members. Performs treatments, assessments (within Oregon State Board of Nursing guidelines) and documents in Member records as needed. Provides direct supervision of CMA/CNA/Caregiver personnel during the shift. Licensed Practical Nurse on duty is responsible for the wellbeing of all Members assigned to them and reports to the Health Services Clinical Manger/RN.

*$2.00 hourly weekend shift differential 

Essential Job Functions:

• Update, reviews, and reports changes in Member condition in Member’s record, notify MD and Member’s family as appropriate.
• Directs/oversees and/or administers medications to Members.
• Observes/Assesses members' physical, mental, and psychosocial status.
• Carries out physicians’ orders.
• Carries out recommendations by physical, occupational and/or speech therapist.
• Demonstrates knowledge and sound judgment concerning care delivery and assists with admission and discharge of Members.
• Provides Members/families with explanations of the Member's condition(s) as necessary.
• Keeps area clean and well organized.
• Reads and documents in the 24-hour report all pertinent information that needs to be communicated to the next shift.
• Fills out incident reports as required.
• Provides support to Member/families as needed.

Education:

• Completed accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Unencumbered Oregon State Board of Nursing license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR and First Aid current certification.

Years/Months of Experience:

A minimum of 6 months working in Long-term care is preferred.

Knowledge / Mental / Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of professional skills in organization, appearance and demeanor, written and oral communication in English.
• Communicates with discretion and confidentiality.
• Able to make quick, clear judgments based on facts and communicates issues with sensitivity to different communication styles and personalities.
• Handles high level of activity and multiple priorities in calm manner with common sense and independent action.
• Able to troubleshoot problems in medical equipment, awareness of costs of medications and supplies to help control costs.
• Supervises, trains and motivates employees to excel, promotes teamwork and quality improvement programs, outwardly supports Plaza Mission Statement and Goals.
• Physical ability to operate a telephone, push/pull up to 30 pounds, carry/lift up to 25 pounds. Perform CPR.

Physical Activities of the Position:

• Able to lift assist medium (21-50 pounds) and heavy (51-100 pounds).
• Push wheelchair or geriatric chair 100 pounds
• Position and change residents in bed and in chairs.

Terwilliger Plaza evaluates qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.
The job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but provides a general overview of positions job function in the company.