LPN Assisted Living

Position Overview:

Oversee aspects of care in accordance with physician's orders, resident, and family needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Coach & lead those staff members reporting to Charge LPN - work as one 'Team' to keep things running smoothly.

• Responsible for dispensing medications to residents.
• Charting & paperwork - Ensures all reporting requirements are met and completes all required paperwork; ie infection control, accident/incident reports, etc.
• Complete MDS on residents per assigned unit(s).
• Sterile technique / aseptic technique.
• Skin assessment, Decubitus Care, Dressings / Irrigations, Catheterization, Tropical applications.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

· Assists with issues that arise while on duty.

· Assist with wing staff evaluations.

· Assist with physician rounds.

· Working with residents and staff.

· All other Duties as assigned.

Education Required:

• LPN license

_ Experience Required: _

• Dispensing meds and Medical aspects.
• Previous charge and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Hazards:

Exposure to the following may be present in this position:

• Blood-borne pathogens and infectious body fluids/waste.
• Needles.
• Combative residents.
• Disinfectants and cleaners.
• MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.

Equipment Used:

• Oxygen equipment, suction machine, keofeed pumps, hoyer lifts, and all other generally required nursing equipment.
• Computer, photocopier, fax machine, and general office equipment.
• IVAC pumps for tube feedings when applicable.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor - Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Every-other weekend required, and holidays may be required as needed.
• May be required to work past regular shift, or off-shifts as necessary.
• Working conditions for this position may include the following: inside, odors, adequate lighting, working with/around others, working alone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32