LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Behavioral Health
About The Position
Elite Care - Oatfield Estates is seeking a passionate and dedicated LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to join our care team! We would love for you to come grow your career with us! Apply today! About Oatfield Estates: Elite Care is a locally owned, boutique residential living community. Elite Care is the alternative to large, impersonal assisted living facilities or locked memory care communities. Located in Milwaukie off Oatfield Road, prides itself on being different. Our community is a hub of activity with a charming layout and gorgeous scenery. More than 20 years ago, our founders set out to fundamentally rethink senior living. We are not a typical senior living facility run by a large corporation with thousands of employees. Our community is designed to provide residents with excellent care, a high quality of life, and feelings of belonging, influence, and purpose. Additionally, we are the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn the JCAHO accreditation.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Able to pass an Oregon background check
- Minimum 1 year LPN experience in related field/setting
- Possess and maintain strong knowledge of Oregon Board of Nursing requirements, especially as they pertain to Nursing Delegation
- Possess and maintain a strong ability to teach and train on all components of Nurse Delegation
- Possess a thorough knowledge of Med Room components and Medication Administration
- Must possess an active Oregon-endorsed LPN license
- Reliable Transportation
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and reside within the State of Oregon to apply.
- Have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work.
Responsibilities
- Promoting the health and well-being of each resident by providing accurate nursing assessments.
- Giving appropriate input to the development of care plans.
- Educating staff on the appropriate and proper care of each resident.
- Developing systems, procedures, and training programs that support governing state and federal regulations.
- Develop and support a system that allows for a constant flow of communication to the Director of Nursing regarding resident, family, or employee concerns, a decline in resident condition, employee injuries, budget disparities, or any matters that potentially impact operations.
- Review and perform evaluations of resident health and functional care needs before moving in to ensure that the community can meet the resident’s needs and that regulatory requirements have been met.
- Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident before move-in, when changes in the resident's condition occur, and as required by company policy and state regulation.
- Assume on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis and assign on-call responsibilities to other qualified management.
- Develop knowledge of community policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations pertaining to resident care.
- Perform selected clinical tasks that reflect an unusual or unique condition in a resident or that cannot be delegated, i.e. IM injection.
- Monitor the status of resident’s health condition and initiate actions in response to changing needs.
- Assist in coordinating resident transfers, to or from a hospital or another health facility.
Benefits
- Sick Time
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Disabilities Insurance
- Education continuation program
- Tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
