LPN for Memory Care Assisted Living (FT)

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday (2p-10p) 

Pay Range: $22-26/HR

 

DAILY PAY Available

New Grads welcome to apply

Rate of pay is based on experience

·          Must have current LPN license

·          Will rotate between assisted living and memory care unit

·          Includes some weekend shifts and rotating holiday shifts

·          Prepares, monitors, and administers medication to Residents at scheduled intervals 

·          Assist Residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals

·          Review all notes in the Resident Service Plans Binder, Resident Communication Logs, discussing all pertinent issues with Resident Assistant staff, Resident Services Director, and Executive Director  

·          Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy

·          Review changes in the Resident Service Plans and CareSteps assessments

·          Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Physical Self-Maintenance Screen, and Behavioral Screens for all Residents

·          Responsible for notifying the Pharmacy upon Resident move-out (including death) or admittance to the Hospital so that Pharmacy can stop medications

·          Create a new plan of care for any Resident returning to the Community from the Hospital 

·          Perform regular audits on all PRN and bulk item medications, ordering from pharmacy when needed

·         Perform regular audits of the controlled medications and investigate any discrepancy

·          File Residents files and Medication Checklist  

·          Update Resident Service Plans Binder  

·          Make medical appointments and schedule transportation for Residents, coordinating schedules with the Resident Services Director/Resident Services Coordinator to ensure there are no conflicts

·          Maintains daily communication (both written and verbal) with Executive Director  

·          Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations.  

·          Must have an overall “caring” attitude  

·          Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills

·          Must have ability to supervise others

·          Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift  

·          Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire  

·          Valid driver’s license in the state of employment required  

·          We are a drug-free workplace, we do perform criminal background checks and random substance abuse testing