What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN (The Hoy Center) position at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay?
About Us
Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.
Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness..
We live our values every day:
- Respect for every person
- Passion for what we do
- Professionalism in all we do
Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!
The Hoy Center at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay takes a holistic approach to skilled nursing care and aging. Our person-centric living aligns the delivery of care with individual needs and preferences. The Hoy features home-like, comfortable settings, which we call Lighthouses, each with a family room and e-concept kitchen. These modern and open private rooms are comfortable, well-appointed and tastefully designed. The Lighthouses include the Rose Island, Mission Point, Point Lookout, Cape Henry and Point Roberts.
Residents on each floor enjoy breathtaking views and refreshing ocean breezes on three spacious and striking outdoor terraces, we call Observation Decks. The Fletcher Prayer Room, which provides a dedicated, peaceful sanctuary for contemplation and prayer is also available to our residents.
Many of our exceptional staff come from some of the best hospitals and nursing centers in the region, and many others have built their careers and reputations right here in the community. Join our team and elevate your career by supporting skilled nursing, long term and memory care or rehabilitation services.
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing and clinical intervention and medication administration for assigned residents on a nursing unit and insures smooth operations of the unit for a designate shift. Administers medications for the unit(s) assigned in compliance with state regulations. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.
What You'll Do In This Role:
- Perform blood glucose monitoring, inhalation treatments, and other physical prescribed medical treatments/diagnostic test.
- Maintain medication and resident's records, responsible for electronic input of resident's data in EHR system.
- Transmit requests including scans and/or faxes medication refill requests per policy.
- Communicate and coordinate care with residents and their families.
- Document and lead in the documentation of resident care.
- Inspect the environment, identify environmental problems and initiate requests for correction as needed.
- Identify, report and document incidents and accidents; participate in investigation as necessary.
- Review, transcribe and implement physician orders.
- Communicate with resident's physicians as directed.
- Implement, practice and assure staff adheres to infection control measures.
- Lead CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant).
- Participate in continuing education programs to maintain competency.
- Support and participate in community and departmental quality assurance programs.
- Ensure that unit practices are consistent with regulatory requirements.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Maintain positive working relationships between nursing staff and other departments.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to climb or descent 3-flights of stairs
- Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period of time and push a wheeled medication cart through assigned unit
The Experience You'll Bring
Required
- Active, unencumbered LPN license in the state of Virginia (or compact)
- Current CPR certification
- Must have at least one year of nursing experience, one of which is in a long-term care facility.
- Flu-Vaccinated
Preferred
- Experience with Microsoft and Google Applications.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation: $33.00/Hourly (based on relevant experience)
- Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
- Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays ( 2 Floating Holidays)
- Tuition Assistance Scholarships for You & Your Family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Team Member Discounts
- Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Salary : $33