LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interacts with residents and staff in a professional and friendly manner at all times and possesses compassion for residents.
• Interacts with care staff, co-workers and supervisors in a professional, respectful and caring manner at all times.
• Follows nursing service policies and procedures.
• Administers resident rights program as outlined by Federal and State regulations.
• Administers and documents all medication management for residents.
• Notifies resident's physician and family of change in resident's condition.
• Documents family and resident concerns with healthcare management.
• Reports any instances of abuse through appropriate established avenues as outlined by state regulations and/or community policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Completes on-going training as required by state regulations.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, residents, family members, guests, and service providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program in compliance with State regulations.
• Knowledge of state assisted living or personal care home regulations as applicable.
• Experience with aging-related diseases and disorders.
• Experience working with senior citizens.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to display compassion toward residents as appropriate. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Competent in organization and time management.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work independently.
• Effectively communicate in English with residents and other employees.
• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk; sit; stand, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Ability to push, pull or lift: Up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• May require working with challenging residents.
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families, physicians and other service providers.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30