Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) Part-Time

Mira Vie at Clifton•Clifton, NJ

7d•$30 - $35

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for its Mira Vie at Clifton community in Clifton, New Jersey. The LPN/LVN 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 with care staff, medication aides, nursing staff, the Director, Health and Wellness, and the Administrator about residents’ needs and helps maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The position also conducts audits and reviews clinical systems for compliance with state regulations and company policies. The LPN/LVN supports resident care, clinical documentation, staff training, medication-order review, and quality-improvement activities. The role requires maintaining applicable certifications and following local, state, and federal requirements, including HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines. The LPN/LVN also promotes workplace safety and positive, professional teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
LPN/LVN licensure.
At least one year of experience as a nurse or caregiver; experience in assisted living, home health, or memory care 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 adequate 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 and policies.
Communicate with the Director, Health and Wellness about residents’ needs as needed to support consistent quality services.
Provide hands-on care and nursing tasks as required by residents’ care plans.
Review care plans and ensure they reflect residents’ required levels of support under state regulations.
Provide clinical support and training to care staff in support of continuing education requirements.
Assist with transcribing physicians’ orders and reviewing new physicians’ orders.
Maintain certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including ongoing 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 Daily Reports to help 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 rules and regulations applicable to resident services, care, documentation, HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work safely, support safe practices by other employees, correct unsafe actions, and comply with Safety Committee Standards.
When required following workplace injuries, assist the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with investigations, return-to-work matters, and communication with the injured worker’s care provider and the Management Company.
Promote teamwork, take initiative to overcome obstacles, assist others beyond assigned responsibilities, and model professional communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and community staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.