Licensed Practical Nurse -Memory Care (Flex)

About the role

Garden Spot Village offers opportunities for people with dementia to live resiliently, regain their dignity, and find purpose through an innovative memory support community. The position involves working at Meadow View, a secure building with 40 memory support suites in 2 households.

Responsibilities

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including conditions and family matters
• Communicate pertinent information during and between shifts to ensure continuity of resident care
• Conduct daily resident rounds and report problems to the nursing supervisor, initiating corrective actions as needed
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective actions immediately
• Participate in facility education programs
• Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) providing direct resident care and coach them according to established schedules
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within the assigned unit
• Build relationships with residents and families to obtain daily preferences and communicate them to CNAs in alignment with Person-Centered Care philosophy
• Administer and document direct resident care, medications, and treatments per physicians’ orders
• Notify physicians of changes in resident condition, medication errors, abnormal lab/X-ray results, or any unusual observations
• Participate in development and implementation of resident interdisciplinary care plans
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance
• Count narcotics, check emergency kits, and manage exchange keys
• Provide daily instruction to CNAs regarding care and treatment procedures
• Provide direct resident care as necessary, in addition to supervisory duties
• Collaborate with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultants, community agencies, and ancillary service providers
• Participate in meal service while monitoring dietary needs of residents
• Order, receive, and store medications appropriately
• Ensure resident safety under your supervision
• Observe all facility safety policies, including universal precautions for infectious waste and disease
• Maintain professional appearance and wear a clean, neat uniform
• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality by coming to work as scheduled
• Participate in quality assurance activities and relevant in-services/training sessions
• Engage residents in household activities, documenting participation and responses in PointClickCare
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania under the State Board of Nursing
• Ability to rotate shifts and work weekends as scheduled
• Strong organizational, initiative, judgment, dependability, and leadership skills
• Ability to work congenially with others and delegate wisely
• Ability to teach necessary skills for proper care and documentation
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with residents, families, physicians, and other visitors

Qualifications

• May rotate shifts and work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as scheduled
• May be available for evening/weekend activities or assist during weather emergencies
• Our Flex or Per-Diem schedule requires a minimum of 16 weekend hours per month

Benefits

- Health insurance - 401K program with company match - Tuition assistance - First-time homebuyer program - Experienced based pay starting at $30/hr PLUS shift differentials

Pay

$30/hr PLUS shift differentials

Schedule

Flex or Per-Diem schedule requiring a minimum of 16 weekend hours per month

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity