THis is LPN position. Full Time. 10:00P-7:00A

JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for assuring the provision of direct care of residents requiring assistance or supervision in personal bathing, grooming, dressing and administration of medications. The LPN shall provide general observation and health supervision of the residents noting any changes in health and physical abilities, noting the need for medical attention or nursing services. The LPN is responsible for reporting changes in the resident conditions and may inform resident condition changes to family/sponsor and physician.

● Perform on-call duties as assigned by Administrator and serve as Designee in the absence of the Administrator

● Ensure quality and safe resident care services

● Comply with ADPH Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living

● Assist in developing and modifying personal plans of care according to the residents needs and keeping staff informed of changes

● Daily observation of residents noting changes in health and physical abilities that may require medical intervention

● Keep family, and physician informed of changes in the resident’s condition

● Ordering and receiving medications according to established procedure through pharmacy supplier and company policy

● Providing leadership for all staff assigned to the Assisted Living Facility

● Providing adequate supplies and equipment for efficient functioning of the facility

● Works closely with the resident’s family in helping them to understand and accept what is happening to their loved one, what their expectations should be, and how to help deal with the changes in behavior that may occur

● Assist in completing resident’s monthly assessments and admission procedure

● Administer Resident medication on assigned shift and document in MAR

● Record medication changes in each resident’s medical record and MAR

● Ensure resident’s prescribed medications are available to the resident

● Check all batched medications and check all MARs monthly. Consult with pharmacy supplier to assure prompt and accurate services

● Consult with resident’s physician as needed

● Monitor resident’s monthly BP, pulse, weight and document. Notify administrator of any changes

● Evaluate emergencies and determine actions per guidelines

● Complete an Incident Report for all falls, injuries, or any unusual occurrence

● Work with Resident Assistants in providing personal care to the resident (bathing, dressing, grooming)

● Work with Resident Assistants in performing housekeeping and laundry and assigned duties, (vacuuming, empty trash, dusting) as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Athens, AL 35611 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Athens, AL 35611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person