LPN

About the Role

The Wellness Nurse supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that Residents' daily medication needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest.

Responsibilities

• Accurately following the resident MAR to ensure that medications are given out according to the Physician's orders.
• Understand and follow the "Six rights of medication administration" and all of Bickford's policies and procedures regarding medication management.
• Understand and appropriately utilize the eMAR system for medication administration.
• Communicate appropriately with clinical leadership for clarification and direction regarding resident medication administration and care.
• Providing direct resident care.
• Supervision of resident care work of non-licensed team members and other areas of the branch as appropriate.
• You will be a leader in demonstrating the Bickford Mission 'Whatever it Takes' to all other team members on shift.

Qualifications

• Have an active license as a LPN or Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to utilize or learn Bickford's eMAR system to administer medications.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products).
• Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring.
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Prescription savings plans.
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match.
• Pay available daily.