LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse for Assisted Living

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living

Full Time Evening & Per Diem Days and Evenings

Pay Rate up to $38.45/hour

The Seasons East Greenwich is a premier assisted living residence, providing a balance of community, wellness and assisted living services to independent and memory impaired residents, while promoting resident quality of life, dignity and maximum independence.

Experience Our Mission Of Caring And Superior Staffing Ratios

Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated

Just Like Family.

Saint Elizabeth Community understands the importance of having the time to provide care that is thorough, dignified, and compassionate. We have some of the best staffing ratios in the state... come and meet us to see how our mission and philosophy of care influence all that we do!

Responsibilities Of An LPN

• Read Daily Report at the beginning of shifts.
• Supervises nursing care with particular attention to ill Residents.
• Takes vital signs on residents as needed.
• Notes change in condition in residents and notify physician and medical POA.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment. Orders medications according to facility routine.
• Recommends changes in resident care when necessary and communicate this to the Director of Wellness.
• Charts all pertinent information in resident's chart in a timely manner.
• Call Physicians and Pharmacies as needed to report discrepancies in orders.
• Provides professional leadership to all nursing personnel.
• Informs residents of any changes in their care.
• Administers medication and treatments as ordered by the physician and charts appropriately when needed.
• Assists nurses' aides and med techs as necessary.
• Fills out incident reports when resident, visitor or employee is injured. Advises employees of facility policy regarding employee injury and proper medical attention.
• Notifies the Director of Wellness of all incidents in a timely manner.
• Fills out interagency referral forms.
• Admits, discharges and transfers residents. Follows through assigning care for new residents.
• Uses universal infection control precautions and ensures use by nursing personnel.
• Provide our residents with daily care in accordance with our established policies and procedures and assure that the highest degree of quality care will be always maintained.
  
  

Qualifications For An LPN

• Experience in a memory care community is highly desirable.
• Prior long-term care experience is highly desirable.
• CDP preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Active RI Nursing License (LPN or RN) is required. Minimum of 3 years Nursing experience.
• Supportive working environment with team centered approach and excellent benefits.
  
  

Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?

We are a non-profit, independent, locally owned and operated community, providing quality care since 1882 to older adults and people with physical disabilities.

With our mission of caring, we are committed to supporting our community with compassionate and innovative care! Saint Elizabeth Community includes 7 beautifully maintained Rhode Island locations offering apartments for Independent Seniors, Home Care Services, Adult Day Centers, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and more!

What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?

Our Holistic Benefit Options Encompass Your Health And Wellbeing, Your Individual And Family Needs, Your Professional Growth And More By Including

• Competitive pay, including shift differentials
• Consistently low resident to caregiver ratios
• High quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance
• 403B Employer Contribution Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral and Perfect Attendance Bonuses!
• EAP, Life Insurance, and more!
• Trusted Care Since 1882! -
  
  

EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.