Memory Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PM shift

In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

• →Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• →Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• →Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• →Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• →Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• →Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
• →Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
• →Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• →Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• →Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• →Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• →Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• →Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• →Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
• →Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• →Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
• →Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• →May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• →Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.
• →Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.