Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assist with the comprehensive delivery of personal care services to residents on a day-to-day basis following required regulatory requirements. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also assist in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment, which will be conducive to the best interests and welfare of the residents.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws.
• Servant Leadership. 
• Conducts resident evaluations in a prompt and timely matter according to state regulations and LAHP policies and procedures.
• Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of medication, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure.
• Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional, and sensitive manner.
• Monitor’s resident wellness care for compliance with state and federal regulations
• Monitors and maintains vital statistics as required. 
• Ensures in house ancillary services, such as x-rays, podiatry, dental, eye care, psych visits etc. are scheduled and the appropriate follow up is completed. 
• Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families, and guests’ programs. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Able to supervise department employees using independent judgment and discretion.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, community and State officials and general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Ability to develop systems for monitoring resident health conditions and for ensuring efficient and safe delivery of resident care.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the resident and Community.
• Must practice and promote LAHP Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles.
• Must have strong documentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills. 
• Able to make independent decisions. 
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts. 
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner. 
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions. 
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations. 
• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Education & Experience: 

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with active license required.
• Minimum Two (2) years in the senior living environment 
• Licensed LPN/RN in good standing with State Licensing Authority.
• Memory care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of State and local rules, regulations, laws and ordinances relating to licensed senior housing.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day. 
• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions. 
• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection.