Resident Care Nurse LPN

About the role

In this role, you will help ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care in a warm and welcoming environment. Caring for residents is more than a job, it's a calling. We are seeking compassionate, dependable healthcare professionals who are passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors and making a difference every day. Whether you are providing clinical support, administering medications, or building meaningful relationships with residents and families, you'll be part of a team that values excellence, respect, and personalized care.

The LPN Resident Care Nurse delivers quality assisted living services through interpersonal contact and provides services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes
• Performs treatments according to physician orders
• Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
• Charts relevant information about residents
• Updates and informs physicians of change in resident’s condition
• Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately
• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Orders and re-orders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed
• Promptly responds to call lights and other requests from residents
• Provides report to staff for next shift
• Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities
• Assists with training, supervision and counseling of resident care team
• Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately
• Serves as an effective role model
• Treats all associates respectfully

Requirements

• Must have expert knowledge in field of practice
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks’ Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Qualifications

• Must have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from accredited program
• Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation; certification must remain current during employment
• Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State)

Schedule

• Full-Time Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (12-hour block rotation with every other weekend)
• Full-Time Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts Tuesday-Saturday)

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Fun work environment
• 1 free meal per shift
• Uniform provided
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus: Paid as follows: $1,000 at 30 days, $1,000 at 6 months, $500 at 9 months (eligibility requirements apply)

About us

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents.