LPN (FT)

Job Description

Full time & Every Other Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 12 hour shifts.

Rate of pay is based on experience, $20-$25/hour

Must have current LPN license

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

Full-time