Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN (Enhanced Services)
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing and clinical interventions and medication administration for assigned residents on a nursing unit, ensuring smooth operations during the designated shift. The nurse administers medications in compliance with state and pharmacy regulations, stays familiar with each medication, observes residents’ responses, understands optimal medication timing, and consults with physicians about medication administration. The role also models the organization’s values of respect, passion, and professionalism and holds others accountable for doing the same. The position is based in Assisted Living, a residential setting providing personalized care and additional support to residents while promoting independence and community life.
Requirements
- Current LPN licensure in Virginia or a compact state.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, respectful care in situations involving challenging resident behaviors.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with an elderly population.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood glucose monitoring, inhalation treatments, and other prescribed physical medical treatments and diagnostic tests.
- Maintain medication and resident records, including entering resident data into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Process medication refill requests, including required scans and faxes, according to policy to support timely medication administration.
- Communicate and coordinate care with residents and their families.
- Inspect the environment, identify environmental problems, and initiate requests for corrective action.
- Document incidents and accidents, complete required records and reports, and participate in investigations as needed.
- Identify clinical and operational problems and work with the team to develop and implement solutions.
- Review, transcribe, and implement physician orders, and communicate with residents’ physicians as directed.
- Implement infection-control measures and ensure staff adherence to them.
- Lead Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in assisting residents with daily needs such as bathing and dressing.
- Participate in orientation of new employees.
- Participate in continuing education to maintain competency and improve knowledge and skills.
- Represent the community and nursing services in professional activities as assigned.
- Support and participate in community and departmental quality assurance programs, ensuring unit practices meet regulatory requirements.
- Maintain positive working relationships between nursing staff and other departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day.
- Short- and long-term life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and six paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
- Tuition assistance and scholarships for employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Legal and identity theft protection plans.
- Team member discounts.
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
