Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Memory Care Experience is a Plus!
Gables Senior Living believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success in fulfilling our mission to provide exceptional, loving and dignified care. That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designated to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success o four endeavors.
Key Accountability
To direct and maintain an exceptional quality of care for all of our residents through motivation, innovation, training, and scheduling as well to provide exceptional customer service.
Duties
Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest, dignity, and respect, celebration and choice in each resident’s needs.
Assists in the oversight of all Wellness staff in the absence of the Director of Nursing, Wellness
Director and Care Coordinator, including serving as the Manager on Duty.
Ensure outstanding and appropriate care is delivered while adhering to community policy, regulation, and law.
Chart resident notes appropriately.
Review end of shift notes.
Record new/changed physician orders.
Maintain healthcare provider relations.
Perform resident assessments according to established protocol.
Conduct appraisals of resident needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to medical emergencies.
Monitor and record physical, mental, and emotional changes observed in residents.
Maintain current and accurate resident charts.
Assist in scheduling medical appointments and maintain a current medical appointment calendar.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with physicians.
Participate in community surveys.
Meet with families/residents during the admissions process.
Ensure rooms are ready for new residents.
Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.
Requirements
Must have current nursing license in good standing.
Have at least two years’ experience in nursing.
Thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulation.
Experience in hands on care of memory impaired residents.
Ability to maintain and update effective service plans.
Ability to supervise care staff.
Comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulation and law.
Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents.
Ability to communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, and community staff.
Be in good health, and physically mental and capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis within (7) days of employment.
Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI prior to the initial presence in the facility.
Must have a clean driving record as per the insurance carrier’s policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Night shift
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Differential pay
Overtime pay
Signing bonus