What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Cascade Park Communities?
Cascade Park Garden’s New Horizon Program is a premier healthcare provider dedicated to offering compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with behavioral health and dementia needs. Our team is devoted to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a supportive and therapeutic environment. We are seeking dedicated and skilled LPNs to join our Behavioral Health and Dementia community, where your expertise and empathy will profoundly impact the lives of our patients and their families.
As an LPN with our New Horizon Program, you will:
- Play a vital role in delivering specialized care to patients with behavioral health challenges and dementia.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to uphold the highest standards of resident safety and well-being.
- Manage complex cases, offer emotional support, and work collaboratively with a care team to achieve successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work autonomously as well as collaboratively with the DRS, HIM, Staffing Care Coordinator, Staffing Coordinator, and care staff (med techs and resident aides).
- Assess patients' daily physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with residents' families and the healthcare team.
- Administer medications, manage diabetes, monitor patient responses, and adjust care plans as needed.
- Supervise CNAs, HCAs, and other care staff.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and manage crises for patients with behavioral health challenges.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, ensuring their dignity and respect.
- Educate patients and families on managing dementia and behavioral health conditions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals for a holistic approach to patient care.
- Participate in community meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Current and valid LPN license in the state of Washington.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred, with a focus on behavioral health, geriatrics, or dementia care.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of our patients and their families through exceptional care and support.
Benefits: (Health benefits are for interested Full-Time employees only)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- $15,000 of free life insurance
- Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and/or children
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Gap Plan
- Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
Other benefits for all employees:
- Room for advancement
- Paid Time Off
- Payroll Advance Card (Spentra)
- Free Meal
- 401k
- 401k 50% match up to 3%
- Paid Holidays
- Employees who work the following holidays will be paid time and a half.
- New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
- Employees who work the following holidays will be paid time and a half.
- Referral bonus of $100-200
- Overtime
- Discretionary shift incentive of $25-$100 based on staffing needs
- Paid mandatory training (including Orientation and Safety, CPR and more)
- In-house HCA Training
- Paid CEUs
Cascade Senior Living Services (CSLS) is committed to nondiscrimination in employment and opportunity based on age, sex, color, race, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political belief, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
For more information about Cascade Senior Living Services, or to apply online, please visit our website at cascade-careers.com.
Salary : $33 - $37