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 LPN/LVN assesses the health status of new and existing residents and helps develop 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 resident 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 supports resident care through plan implementation, nursing tasks, staff training, review of physician orders and medication records, and participation in the community's CQI Program. The role follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations and safety requirements, and models professional, supportive conduct with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.

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 physician 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 with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nursing or caregiving experience in assisted living, home health, or memory care.

Responsibilities

Follow each resident's service plan in a friendly and supportive manner.
Document observed changes in residents' conditions 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 and in support of residents' care plans.
Review care plans and confirm that they meet residents' 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 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.
Report issues that may compromise 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 assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness or Executive Director.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including requirements for resident care, documentation, HIPAA, OHSA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work safely, support coworkers in working safely, 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's care provider and the Management Company.
Promote teamwork, take initiative to overcome obstacles, assist others beyond assigned responsibilities, and have a positive impact on coworkers, residents, and visitors.
Model professional behavior when communicating with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and clinical and non-clinical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.