LPN Assisted LIving

All American Assisted Living at Warwick•Warwick, RI

15h

About The Position

Join the Wellness team and provide resident-centered nursing support to older adults in an assisted living community. The LPN administers medications and treatments as permitted, monitors residents’ health, communicates with families and providers, and helps coordinate services under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader. The role supports residents’ health, independence, dignity, and quality of life while working within the Rhode Island LPN scope of practice and applicable assisted living requirements. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week, including every other Sunday. The LPN may provide direction and supervision to resident-care team members when assigned and permitted, and must follow Rhode Island requirements for nursing practice, medication administration, delegation, supervision, and documentation.

Requirements

Current and active Rhode Island LPN license in good standing, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of practical nursing standards, medication administration, and resident safety.
Strong observation and resident-monitoring skills.
Ability to recognize, document, and report changes in resident condition.
Ability to work within the LPN scope of practice and seek RN or provider guidance when required.
Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and coworkers.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand provider orders, document nursing services, administer medications safely, report changes in condition, and respond during emergencies.
Ability to provide appropriate direction and supervision to resident-care staff when assigned and permitted.
Ability to work independently while recognizing when a concern must be escalated.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and remain active throughout the workday.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and employment requirements.
Perform all nursing services within Rhode Island LPN scope-of-practice requirements and community procedures.
Escalate responsibilities requiring independent RN assessment, nursing judgment, or another licensed provider appropriately.
Ensure delegation is consistent with Rhode Island nursing regulations, resident condition, activity, staff qualifications and competency, and available supervision; obtain appropriate RN assessment and determination when required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with older adults is preferred.
Assisted living, memory care, long-term care, home care, or similar nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders, Rhode Island requirements, the community’s licensure level, nursing standards, and community procedures.
Provide direct nursing care and resident support within the Rhode Island LPN scope of practice.
Monitor residents for changes in physical condition, cognition, behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, and daily functioning; promptly report significant changes.
Collect, document, and report resident health information, observations, incidents, medications, treatments, and nursing services accurately and promptly.
Participate in resident assessments and service-plan reviews within the LPN scope of practice and under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader.
Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating resident care and service plans.
Initiate appropriate interventions within the LPN scope of practice and notify the appropriate nursing leader, provider, family member, or emergency service when required.
Receive, review, and carry out provider orders within the LPN scope of practice and community procedures.
Coordinate medication refills and communicate with pharmacies and providers.
Perform medication-cart, treatment-record, and documentation audits as assigned.
Support resident admissions, transitions, hospital returns, and changes in level of care.
Provide resident and family education within the LPN’s education, competency, and scope of practice.
Promote wellness, hydration, nutrition, infection prevention, medication safety, and fall prevention.
Respond promptly to resident emergencies and urgent needs.
Participate in resident-care meetings and communicate relevant information to the Wellness team.
Provide direction and supervision to resident-care team members as assigned and permitted.
Delegate selected nursing activities only when permitted by Rhode Island law and regulations and when resident condition, staff competency, and required supervision support delegation.
Provide the required supervision, monitoring, and follow-up for delegated activities.
Assist with staff training, competency reviews, and required in-service education.
Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality.
Complete additional Wellness and nursing duties within the LPN’s lawful scope of practice.