Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per-Diem - 2:30pm-11pm

Monarch Communities•Litchfield, CT

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff. The LPN administers prescribed medications and treatments under the applicable delegation, monitors residents’ health, safety, and well-being, and maintains accurate resident documentation and charting using the EHR. The role supports clinical quality assurance, communicates with interdisciplinary care team members, physicians, and families, and promotes the company’s mission and high standards of resident service. The LPN also attends scheduled in-service training, complies with applicable regulations and community policies, and may perform other assigned duties, including Infection Control Preventionist duties. This is a per-diem, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Health and Wellness Director.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
CPR certification.
Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations and nursing practices, techniques, and methods.
Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell as required for the job.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds; intermittent lifting and supporting of residents is required, using proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health, or a hospital setting.
Infection Control Preventionist Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and under the delegation of the RN, or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.
Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of all residents.
Assist in training and monitoring medication administration.
Take and record vital signs and report adverse reactions or changes in condition to the RN or the LPN in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, as applicable.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date resident documentation and charting using the EHR.
Maintain clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members, physicians, and family members.
Promote the highest degree of service to residents while leading and demonstrating the company’s mission.
Participate in and attend scheduled in-service training.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned, including Infection Control Preventionist duties.