Full-time LPN. Seeking dedicated, caring professional to join our team.

This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the Community and as may be required by the department director or supervisor to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained. Advances the value that the resident comes first. The employee values the Community as the residents’ home and works to create attributes of home and models person centered care. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and followed. This includes completing medical forms and records, narcotic records, medication records, reports, telephone orders, plans of care, evaluations, diet orders, charting, admission, transfer and discharge forms as necessary. Encourages attending physicians to review treatment plans and records and to sign orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Resolves and/or reports discrepancies as appropriate. Makes rounds to ensure nursing staff perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and resident choices. Appropriately monitors that residents are treated with kindness, dignity and respect and that care needs are met. Must be a graduate of an approved LPN program. Must possess a current license to practice as a LPN in this state. Previous geriatric nursing/long-term care experience desired. I.V. Certification desired.