Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Assisted Living/Memory Care

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to residents/patients, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. This position is responsible for providing direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to residents/patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Responsible for coordination and direction of resident/patient care.
• Captures and coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
• Aids Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings.
• Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered.
• Observes and monitors resident’s condition and reports changes as appropriate.
• Ensures that all physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames.
• Maintains safety of all residents/patients and team members.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing senior care/healthcare setting (preferred)

Skills

• Effective communication
• Medication administration
• Safety protocols
• Documentation

Benefits

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $29.00 - $35.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Schedule

Part-Time 32 hours/2 weeks 10:00am - 6:30pm, Every other weekend rotation