Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 11pm-7am

Brooklyn Pointe Senior Living•Brooklyn, OH

About The Position

Distinctive Living is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for its Brooklyn Pointe Community. 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 with care staff and community leaders about resident needs and supports compliance with applicable regulations and policies. The position also audits and reviews clinical systems to help ensure compliance with state requirements. The LPN/LVN follows resident service plans, documents changes in condition, provides hands-on care and nursing tasks as needed, and supports care staff through clinical guidance and training. The role includes reviewing care plans, physician orders, medication records, and daily reports; assisting with quality improvement and safety processes; and communicating professionally with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and staff. The position is scheduled for 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
LPN/LVN licensure.
At least one year of experience as a nurse or caregiver; assisted living, home health, or memory care experience is preferred.
At least six months of experience in a supervisory role.
Ability to read physicians’ orders and match them to residents’ Medication Administration Records.
Medical terminology knowledge sufficient to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and by phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience in assisted living, home health, or memory care.

Responsibilities

Follow each resident’s service plan in a friendly and supportive manner.
Document observed changes in residents’ conditions 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 meet residents’ support needs and applicable state regulations.
Provide clinical support and training to care staff in support of continuing education requirements.
Assist with transcribing physicians’ orders and reviewing new orders.
Maintain certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including ongoing in-service training, accreditations, coursework, and certifications.
Assist the community with compliance with the CQI Program and report issues affecting service quality to the Executive Director.
Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) and Daily Reports to ensure appropriate clinical interventions are implemented and reviewed for residents on alert or experiencing acuity changes.
Complete other CQI tasks assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness or Executive Director.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including requirements related to resident care, documentation, HIPAA, OSHA, and blood-borne pathogen guidelines.
Work safely, support safe practices among employees, correct unsafe actions, and comply with Safety Committee standards.
When required after workplace injuries, assist with investigations, return-to-work processes, and communication with the injured worker’s care provider and management.
Foster teamwork, show initiative, assist others beyond assigned responsibilities, and contribute positively to residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Model professional communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and clinical and non-clinical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.