Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

All American Assisted Living at Kingston•East Kingston, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Wellness team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults. In this role, you will help coordinate resident care, administer medications, monitor changes in resident condition, communicate with families and providers, and support resident-care team members. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing or Resident Care Director to promote residents’ health, safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being. This is a great opportunity for an LPN who enjoys building relationships with older adults and providing hands-on nursing support in a resident-centered environment.

Requirements

Current and valid license to practice as an LPN in New Hampshire or a valid multistate nursing license with authorization to practice in New Hampshire
License must be active and in good standing
Knowledge of practical nursing standards and medication-administration practices
Strong resident-assessment, observation, and clinical judgment skills within the LPN scope of practice
Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition
Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand provider orders, document nursing care, communicate changes in condition, administer medications safely, and respond during emergencies
Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, providers, and coworkers
Ability to provide direction, supervision, and appropriate delegation to resident-care staff
Ability to work independently while knowing when to consult or escalate to the appropriate nursing leader or provider
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, or pull up to (physical requirement) pounds with assistance or available equipment
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and employment requirements
The employee must maintain an active nursing license or valid privilege to practice in New Hampshire throughout employment
Nursing duties must be performed within the New Hampshire LPN scope of practice
Delegation decisions must consider the resident’s condition, the nature of the task, the employee’s training and demonstrated competency, required supervision, and applicable law and community policy
The LPN remains responsible for appropriate supervision and evaluation of delegated nursing tasks
Duties requiring an RN, APRN, physician, or other licensed provider must be referred or escalated appropriately
Medication administration and nursing documentation must follow applicable New Hampshire requirements and community procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience working with older adults is preferred
Previous assisted living, memory care, long-term care, home care, or similar nursing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders, community policies, and applicable nursing standards
Monitor residents for changes in physical condition, behavior, cognition, mood, appetite, mobility, or daily functioning
Promptly report significant changes and take appropriate action within the LPN scope of practice
Provide direct nursing care and resident support as needed
Assist with resident assessments and service-plan reviews under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader
Help implement and maintain individualized resident service plans
Document medications, treatments, observations, incidents, and nursing services accurately and timely
Communicate with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and community team members
Receive, review, and carry out provider orders within the LPN scope of practice
Coordinate pharmacy needs, medication refills, and medication-delivery concerns
Perform medication-cart, treatment-record, and documentation audits as assigned
Support admissions, transitions, hospital returns, and changes in resident condition
Provide resident and family education within the nurse’s training and scope of practice
Promote wellness, safety, infection prevention, hydration, nutrition, and fall-prevention practices
Respond to resident emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions
Notify the appropriate nursing leader, provider, family member, or emergency service when required
Participate in resident-care meetings and communicate relevant changes to the Wellness team
Provide guidance and supervision to resident-care staff
Delegate nursing tasks only when permitted by New Hampshire law, the nurse’s scope of practice, community policy, staff training and competency, and the resident’s condition
Monitor the completion and effectiveness of delegated tasks
Assist with staff education, competency reviews, and required in-service training
Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
Follow infection-control, medication-management, safety, and emergency procedures
Complete additional nursing and Wellness duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice