LPN

Allegro Senior Living•Warrenton, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

White Springs Senior Living is seeking a compassionate, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our Assisted Living residents. We are more than a workplace; we are a community where compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care are valued. The Supervisor in Charge (SIC) LPN serves as the immediate supervisor of daily operations of the assigned shift and is responsible for managing the medication administration program in accordance with state regulations. The SIC directs Resident Assistants (RAs) and Med Techs and helps coordinate services to residents under the direction of the Resident Care Director or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent required
Must be at least 21 years old, unless prior approval from Regional Director
LPN or RN Required
Must have and maintain CPR, First Aid, and State-specific Med Tech certifications, and State Board of Nursing licensure if applicable
Familiarity with symptoms and behaviors of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Prior management experience in a similar work environment preferred
It is recommended (though not required) that the SIC obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification.

Responsibilities

Observe, document, and report to RCD any changes in residents’ conditions
Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care
Perform and document medical treatments and/or procedures according to state regulations and Spring Arbor policies and procedures
Communicate with RCD, resident’s physician and family members or responsible party a resident’s illness, incident or injury
Respond to resident emergency call system promptly
Assist and orient residents at time of admission
Document and review medication administration
Refer to residents’ charts and administer medications according to physician’s orders
Ensure that medications are being administered at appropriate times
Perform and document blood sugar monitoring and administration of insulin per physician’s orders
Conduct and document Controlled Drug Count at the beginning and end of shift
Order residents’ medications in a timely manner
Transcribe and carry out physician’s orders adhering to policies and procedures
Communicate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding residents’ medications, treatments, and/or therapies