Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NOC Shift

Maybelle Center • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for monitoring residents' health, administering medications and treatments, assisting with daily care needs, and maintaining accurate medical records. This role supports the healthcare team in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, policies, and regulations. The LPN assists with resident health observations and reports changes in condition and helps implement individualized Service Plans and Treatment Service Plans (TSPs) to support resident well-being and independence. The LPN collaborates with staff to coordinate care and maintain effective communication. In addition, the NOC Shift LPN is the Manager on Duty and will report concerns and operational issues to the appropriate on-call staff.

Requirements

• Current, valid, and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals who may exhibit challenging behaviors in a behavioral health environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of resident privacy and confidentiality requirements, including protection of resident, employee, and organizational information and records.
• Ability to promote and maintain a dignified, respectful, and compassionate environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment and following safe work practices.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Willingness to participate in training, services, and attends meetings as required.
• Requires passing pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an assisted living facility setting preferred.
• Experience working with residents who have medical conditions, behavioral health needs, and/or current or past substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident Health Evaluations for development and updates of Service Plans.
• Provide assistance with instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs), environmental orientation, assistance with medication, treatments, and other care while encouraging self-care and independence to Residents in an Assisted Living Facility with Special Needs Contract.
• Deliver services as indicated with each resident treatment and service plans (TSP).
• Conduct regular observations of residents and updates Services Plan Agreements for all assisted living residents in accordance with state guidelines.
• Accurately document resident care using PointClickCare and other electronic health record systems.
• Perform neurological checks following resident falls and report findings according to facility protocols.
• Maintain effective communication with pharmacies, physicians, home health agencies, and other healthcare providers.
• Carries out quality assurance reviews from the electronic medical record and other data sources.
• Acts as a liaison between assisted living resident, family, and physician to coordinate the care needs of each resident within the boundaries of assisted living nursing assistance per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) standards and requirements.
• Participates in the maintenance of assisted living resident's charts including weekly skin observations and Outside Coordination Notes and reviews documentation performed by staff on Provider/Pharmacy/3rd Party Provider Notes and documentation.
• Process orders and assist with the development and updates of Treatment and Service Plans (TSPs).
• Triage needs and concerns and respond appropriately to urgent situations in accordance with Oregon Board of Nursing best practice and standards.
• Provide support and backup to Direct Care Staff as needed, including medication administration when staffing needs require.
• Coordinates monitoring the weights of each assisted living resident and identifies significant weight losses or gains to RN, for intervention planning.
• Encourage and support resident participation in behavioral health services, meetings, and care programs.
• Initiate home health services when appropriate and coordinate communication between the resident, physician, and home health agency.
• The LPN will be responsible for following the regulations and guidelines as set forth by the state of Oregon.
• NOC Shift LPN is the Manager on Duty and will report concerns and operational issues to the appropriate on-call staff.
• Manage the self-medication assessment process in accordance with Oregon state guidelines and facility policies.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews utilizing electronic medical records and other available data sources.
• Audit medication carts and medication overflow supplies to ensure organization, compliance, and accuracy.
• Remove expired medications and coordinate appropriate replacement according to pharmacy and facility procedures.
• Apply direction change stickers to medications when orders are updated to ensure accurate administration.
• Coordinate and complete cycle fills with the pharmacy to maintain appropriate medication inventory.
• Assists with projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
• Perform other related duties as needed to ensure safe and effective resident care.
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (paying 100% of the employee's premiums, and offer dependent coverage options)
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) $1/$1 up to 4% employer matching option which is available after 60 days of service
• Monthly Tri-Met or parking pass
• Generous PTO policy (10 paid holidays and over 5 weeks of Paid time off)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Meal provided while on site during work shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree