Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) FT Days

Maumee Pointe Senior Living•Maumee, OH

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. The LPN/LVN assesses the health status of new and existing residents and supports development of their care or service plans. Under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness, the role communicates routinely with direct care staff, medication aides, nursing staff, the Director, Health and Wellness, and the Administrator about residents’ needs and regulatory compliance. The position also audits and reviews clinical systems to help ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies. The LPN/LVN provides clinical support and hands-on care as needed, reviews care plans and medication records, supports staff training, and assists with physician orders and quality-improvement activities. The role requires compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, including requirements concerning resident care, documentation, HIPAA, OSHA, and bloodborne pathogens. The position also promotes workplace safety and teamwork and may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
LPN/LVN licensure.
At least one year of experience as a nurse or caregiver; assisted living, home health, or memory care experience is preferred.
At least six months of experience in a supervisory role.
Ability to read physicians’ orders and match them to residents’ Medication Administration Records.
Medical terminology knowledge sufficient to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and by phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assisted living, home health, or memory care.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Follow each resident’s service plan in a friendly and supportive manner, and document observed changes in condition according to applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
Communicate with the Director, Health and Wellness about resident needs as needed to support consistent quality services.
Provide hands-on care and nursing tasks as required in support of resident care plans.
Review care plans and ensure they meet residents’ support needs and applicable state requirements.
Provide clinical support and training to care staff in support of continuing education requirements.
Assist with transcription of physicians’ orders and review new physicians’ orders.
Maintain certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including required in-service training, accreditations, coursework, and certifications.
Assist the community with compliance with the CQI Program and report issues affecting quality services to the Executive Director.
Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) and the Daily Report to ensure appropriate clinical interventions are implemented and reviewed for residents on alert or experiencing acuity changes.
Complete other CQI tasks as assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness or Executive Director.
Follow local, state, and federal requirements applicable to resident services, care, documentation, HIPAA, OSHA, and bloodborne pathogen guidelines.
Work safely, support safe work practices, correct unsafe actions, and comply with Safety Committee Standards.
When required after a workplace injury, assist the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with the investigation, return to work, and communication with the injured worker’s care provider and the Management Company.
Foster teamwork, show initiative, assist others beyond job responsibilities, and model professional behavior with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and community staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.