LPN

Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living -

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  Property

  Management

  Subfamily : Nursing

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  FLSA : NonExempt

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  Last Modified :

05 / 23 / 2024

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Position : D964 Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse manages and controls all phases of resident medications, treatment, and care as assigned. Supervises the direct care provided by the care team in the assigned unit and ensures residents are treated with dignity and kindness. The Licensed Practical Nurse must understand and implement the corporate mission and administers policies and procedures in such fashion to promote the desired business image of the community to residents, guest, and staff members. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility. The Medication Licensed Nurse position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly.

Typical Responsibilities

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• Provides status reports to incoming nursing staff and obtains reports from outgoing nursing staff

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• Charts and maintains medical charts and / or progress notes all pertinent resident information including but not limited to admissions, discharges and transfers, Change of Condition, notifications to family, health practitioners, family / responsible parties, case managers, pharmacies and all other communication related to resident care

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• Completes periodic reevaluation of resident ADL assistance needs, SelfMedication Evaluations, and other reevaluations as scheduled Completes Incident / Accident report for resident and / or personnel before leaving the shift

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• Passes morning, afternoon, and evening medications staying with each resident until the medication is consumed, and charts and explains all variances in the resident record

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• Reorders, receives, records, and / or restocks all medications from the pharmacy

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• Completes the counting of Controlled Substances before accepting the Medication Cart Keys and before handing the Medication Cart Keys off to the oncoming nurse

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• Assists in all care of residents as needed

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• Provides direct supervision of care provided by care team

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• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records according to established procedures

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• Ensures safe and comfortable accommodations for residents and responds to inquiries for information or assistance in a prompt and courteous manner

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• Communicates as needed with doctors, families, and other appropriate parties, concerning resident status, change in status, need for an appointment and other related needs

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• Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with staff, interdepartment personnel, as well as with other departments and facilities within the community

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• Creates and maintains an excellent atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

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• Must have appropriate nursing licensure (i.e., Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), etc.). License must be active and in good standing

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• Minimum six months on the job experience as a licensed nurse required; experience providing care to seniors preferred Receives and maintains CPR and all other required certification(s)

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• Supervisory / administrative experience preferred

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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• Proficiency in English required

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• Proficiency in Point Click Care / electronic health record and electronic medication administration

  Working Conditions

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• Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs.