LPN - Assisted Living

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in accordance with the Cantata Promise, treating every person (Client, fellow employee-partner, general community member) with respect, integrity and compassion.
• Safeguards resident safety and well-being through observation and assessment of resident and communication of resident needs and changes among clinical team, resident and/or responsible party.
• Completes medication ordering, set up, supervises, monitors medication administration, and administers medication and treatment, as scheduled according to the service plan.
• Maintains accuracy of resident service plan with frequent review and timely updating of observed and necessary changes.
• Holds RA/CNA staff accountable to delivering resident care according to resident service plan and needs.
• Provides counsel and education to the resident and family support system, as necessary.
• Encourages independence through wellness and exercise programs.
• Notifies resident family member(s) in cases of illness/emergency/hospitalization. Ensures that the Woodlands Manager is properly informed.
• Ensures that the Woodlands Manager is properly informed.
• Coordinates shift-to-shift responsibilities ensuring that the communication log, pagers, spectralink phone system as well as any emergency coverage/systems are operational utilizing procedures and forms established by Cantata for this purpose.
• Makes written and oral reports as required to physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and other providers of service to enable proper follow-through of orders, coordination of care services, communication of nursing observations suggesting the need for further medical evaluation.
• Notifies residents or person(s) responsible for the resident of such orders or information to ensure resident and/or responsible party is informed of any changes in orders or condition.
• Acts on behalf of the Woodlands Assistant Living Manger in his/her absence.
• Consistently demonstrates an ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner.
• Attends in-services, meetings and educational training in accordance with Cantata’s policies and procedures.
• Performs tasks/duties and utilize forms and systems in accordance with department and Cantata’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current valid certification as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse group of people.
• Ability and willingness to effectively motivate and lead individuals and groups with diverse needs and abilities.
• Aptitude for detail work.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with EMR or willingness to learn EMR system.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Subject to callback during emergency conditions and may be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Works in residents’ rooms and areas designated for resident care.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and climbs stairs, as needed to conduct nursing activities.