Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) PT 3p-11p

Maumee Pointe Senior Living•Maumee, OH

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a part-time LPN/LVN for Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care. The nurse assesses the health status of new and existing residents and contributes to developing their care or service plans. Under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness, the role communicates regularly with direct care staff, medication aides, nursing staff, the Director, Health and Wellness, and the Administrator about resident needs and regulatory compliance. The LPN/LVN also audits and reviews clinical systems to help ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current 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 supervisory experience.
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 over the 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 resident needs to the Director, Health and Wellness as needed to support consistent, quality services.
Provide hands-on care and nursing tasks as required by residents' care plans; review care plans to ensure they reflect the resident's support needs and applicable state regulations.
Provide clinical support and training to care staff in support of continuing education requirements.
Assist with transcribing physicians' orders and reviewing new orders.
Maintain certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including 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.
Follow local, state, and federal rules and regulations applicable to resident services, including resident care and documentation, HIPAA, OHSA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work safely, support safe practices among employees, correct unsafe actions, and comply with Safety Committee Standards.
When required after workplace injuries, assist the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with investigations, return-to-work processes, and communications with the injured worker, care provider, and Management Company.
Foster teamwork, show initiative, assist others beyond assigned responsibilities, and model professional communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and community staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.