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 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 support compliance with state regulations and company policies. The LPN/LVN follows residents’ service plans, documents changes in condition, provides hands-on care and nursing tasks as required, and supports care staff through clinical guidance and training. The role contributes to care-plan reviews, physician-order transcription and review, medication-record audits, quality improvement activities, workplace safety, and compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

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 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.
Document observed changes in resident condition in accordance with 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 to ensure they reflect residents’ support needs and applicable state regulations.
Provide clinical support and training to care staff in support of continuing education requirements.
Assist with transcription and review of 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 do not support 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 rules and regulations, including requirements for resident care and documentation and compliance with HIPAA, OHSA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work safely, support safe work practices among employees, 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 investigation, return-to-work matters, and communication with the injured worker’s care provider and Management Company.
Foster teamwork, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, assist others beyond job responsibilities, and positively affect co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Model professional communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and clinical and non-clinical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.