Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Nurses! Do you love what you do, but not where you’re doing it? Keep reading! Check out this exciting opportunity to join a care team with a vision to transform the perception of age. Fred Lind Manor is a newly-renovated not-for-profit retirement community located on the crest of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood is looking for caring, fun and energetic is looking for caring, fun and energetic Charge Nurse to join our team! We are looking for compassionate, caring and talented Nurses to provide exceptional care to our residents. As a Transforming Age community, Fred Lind Manor is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Our workplace emphasizes serving others, teamwork, our dedication to hospitality and customer service, vigorous innovation and integrity in everything we do. Fred Lind Manor provides team members with an excellent benefits package; ask us what unique benefits are available for you! To learn more about Fred Lind Manor and see where you could be working, check out our website www.FredLindManor.com! Our Charge Nurses are critical members of team! Here are some the essential duties: Reviews routines, calendar of events, and resident needs, delegates and assigns staff to work accordingly Reviews staff schedule and makes arrangements to cover for any absent staff Coordinates arrangements for resident appointments, treatments, or procedures, including transportation Makes daily rounds to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status of residents. Coordinates admission and discharge of residents Supervises and observes staff in the performance and their duties; provides them with feedback and any needed guidance Assists in training new staff Reviews medication profiles for completeness of information, accuracy in physician order transcription, and adheres to stop condition changes Ensures that medications and supplies are ordered, in stock and counted at shift change Keeps the Director of Nursing informed of residents’ status and related matters Assures that all charting and record keeping is completed Follows up on dietary requirements and recommendations Communicates with physicians as required Participates in investigating, documenting, and resolving complaints by residents and family members. Performs administrative duties such as telephone work, faxes, filing, records management, scheduling, charting, and paperwork Attends meetings, in-services, and participates in fire and disaster drills Education and/or Equivalent Experience, Skills and Abilities Graduate of an accredited RN program (Preferred - LPN Certification considered) Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of application; experience in geriatrics preferred Must be able to provide leadership and supervision over other staff Must have knowledge of DSHS Regulations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and external constituents Fred Lind Manor is managed by a dedicated group of people committed to the vision of Transforming the Perception of Age and enhancing the lives of older adults. In this role, you will not only utilize the skills and experience you bring to the community, but also grow professionally by being part of an organization with core values - Integrity, Grace, Respect, Innovation, and Partnership - rooted in changing the way the world thinks, acts and feels about aging. We have fun at work. We laugh a lot! We work hard. We care deeply about our mission, community and each other. That is why here at Fred Lind Manor we are a drug and alcohol-free employer. Criminal background and drug test will be required upon a contingent offer of employment. We are excited to hear from you! Come join us and help us fulfill our vision to Transform the Perception of Age.