What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at Raintree Holdings?
The Aspenwood Company has an opportunity for full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse at our Village of River Oaks location an Independent Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community.
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr.
Monday - Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The LVN coordinates care according to the resident’s needs, monitors the care provided and oversees the medication management program. Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for medication management for the Assisted living and/or Memory Care residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and The Aspenwood Company guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians, other medical professionals, and/or responsible parties regarding treatments, and/or needs.
- Assures that that all required medications are ordered in a timely manner and audits medication carts and narcotics frequently.
- May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include admission evaluations and documentation.
- Responsible for completing evaluations and assisting the directors with service plans, if needed.
- Responds quickly to all emergencies.
- Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members.
- Monitors Medication Assistants and Resident Assistants documentation to assure accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care, as well as administering medications when needed.
- Verifies Service Plans are current and accurate as needed. Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies. Assists with data collection for all incident reports and inputs reports as they occur.
- Manages and facilities orientation process for all new employees on shift.
- Assures effective communications between direct care staff and client/resident families.
- Assists with staff scheduling.
- Attend all in-services as required.
- Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
EOE/M/F/D/V
Salary : $28