Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing care, treatment, and medication administration to assigned residents while adhering to federal, state, and local health regulations. The role requires maintaining compassion, dignity, and the highest standards of care for residents and their families.

In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call-back during emergencies such as severe weather, evacuations, or temporary staffing shortages.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, treatment, and medication administration to assigned residents in accordance with plans of care, medical practices, laws, and Viva’s policies.
• Assist with oversight of ancillary care staff in the absence of the Wellness Director or Assistant Wellness Director.
• Administer medications while adhering to the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Reorder and receive medications as needed.
• Provide personal care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Supervise care staff and maintain shift-to-shift reports.
• Provide emergency assistance to residents with appropriate follow-up.
• Obtain and transcribe physician orders.
• Maintain case management documentation.

Requirements

• Valid LPN license issued by the State School of Nursing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Adherence to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and Employee Handbook.
• Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (exceptions for medical and religious accommodations).

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to see and hear (or use prosthetics) to meet job requirements.
• Must meet general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or agitated residents.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be required to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.