Assisted Living LPN

Absaroka Senior Living•Cody, WY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Absaroka Senior Living Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. This position is ideal for a nurse who takes pride in providing exceptional resident care while contributing to a collaborative and professional clinical environment. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident conditions, supervise and support nursing assistants, and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate members of the healthcare team. You will work closely with Registered Nurses, CNAs, physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure residents receive safe, timely, individualized, and person-centered care. At Absaroka, our LPNs are trusted clinical professionals whose judgment, leadership, and commitment to residents are essential to the success of our nursing team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of Wyoming
Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by facility policy
Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting residents, with assistance or mechanical equipment as appropriate
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods
Ability to safely operate resident-care and clinical equipment
Ability to perform medication administration and documentation responsibilities requiring accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to changes in resident condition and emergency situations
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience preferred
Strong clinical observation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changes in resident condition
Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, and provide direction to nursing assistants and support personnel
Strong medication administration and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment
Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician/provider orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards
Perform ongoing observation and assessment of resident conditions within the LPN scope of practice and promptly communicate significant changes to the appropriate licensed nurse or healthcare provider
Prepare and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within authorized scope of practice
Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, changes in condition, and other clinical concerns
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
Implement physician/provider orders and ensure appropriate follow-up and communication
Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, CNAs, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
Supervise, delegate, direct, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel consistent with applicable scope-of-practice requirements
Conduct resident rounds to monitor care delivery, resident safety, comfort, and changes in condition
Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents and families regarding care needs and concerns within appropriate scope
Respond promptly to changes in condition, urgent clinical needs, and emergency situations in accordance with established protocols
Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and other care transitions as assigned
Support infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, isolation precautions, and other established protocols
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, resident safety, and clinical compliance initiatives
Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, preferences, and confidentiality
Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, injuries of unknown origin, or other resident-safety concerns in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements
Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Wyoming requirements, professional nursing standards, and facility policies