ALSA LPN

Duncaster Inc•Bloomfield, CT

3d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

As a Best of Hartford organization, a career at Duncaster in more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced. Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships. Overview Under the direction of the Director of Assisted Living and Care Management, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing for the health care needs of Duncaster residents in their apartments. This position functions as a professional caregiver who is accountable for implementing and evaluating all aspects of resident care, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. The LPN acts as the charge nurse and works to resolve issues and concerns of CNAs.

Requirements

Valid LPN license in the state of Connecticut.
A minimum of 1 year of full-time clinical experience in nursing is required.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles of nursing, physical evaluation skills, geriatric nursing care, preferably in outpatient services.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out the care plan for the residents and instructs the assisted living aide of services to be provided.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the neighborhood.
Transfers and discharges residents as required.
Completes data collection as necessary based on the resident's condition.
Provides prompt response to changes in resident conditions to include communication with physician or practitioner and family or responsible party as indicated.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Refers to appropriate professionals or agencies whenever the condition necessitates ensuring that if the resident's condition is no longer chronic and stable, services of a licensed home care agency are engaged, or other appropriate arrangements are made.
Manages treatments as prescribed and medications as prescribed to include verifying orders, pre-pouring or working with pharmacy managing pre-pour, administering and documenting; communicates with MD or practitioner when indicated.
Responds to calls for aid to include evaluation for injury, completion of documentation and communication with appropriate parties, and adjustment to plan of care if indicated.
Provides accurate and timely regular documentation on 24-hour reports and resident chart of interventions, changes in condition, referrals to other services, notifications of MD and/or family, etc.
Utilizes standard precautions at all times and follows transmission-based precautions when appropriate. Reports any potential exposure or hazardous conditions to the charge nurse promptly. Demonstrates skills specific to providing care to residents affected by dementia.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Assigns tasks and delegates duties, when required, to CNAs.
Provides mentoring and conflict resolution including de-escalating conflicts and mediation of issues that arise between staff members, residents and families.
Complete annual education requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) with match and profit sharing
Life Insurance (voluntary benefit)
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Tuition reimbursement
10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
Discount employee lunches
Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
Referral bonuses
Free parking
Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster” Committee