LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)-Johnson City

American House Senior Living Communities•Johnson City, TN

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, the LPN provides assistance to residents to help them maintain their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness. The role is responsible for administering quality care that meets residents’ total needs and for observing, evaluating, documenting, and communicating changes in residents’ situations, needs, or preferences. The LPN also provides emotional and physical comfort and support, reports resident and staff concerns, and assists with resident move-ins, move-outs, and discharge planning as needed. The position includes medication assistance and administration in accordance with state regulations and company policy, as well as maintaining the medication cart and storage room, completing accurate medication counts, and following controlled-substance and narcotic-count procedures. The LPN assists with vital-sign and weight monitoring and required documentation, and ensures compliance with the American House philosophy and applicable policies and procedures governing the Resident Services Department.

Requirements

At least 2 years of nursing experience; long-term-care or geriatric experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered LPN license in the state.
Current first aid and CPR certification.
Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of older adults.
Exceptional staff-training and customer-service skills.
Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least 18 years of age.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dementia residents is preferred.
Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for administering quality care that meets the total needs of residents.
Provide medication assistance in accordance with state regulations and company policy, including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation.
Maintain the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
Maintain accurate medication counts and secure the medication cart and storage room during assigned shifts.
Comply with company policies and procedures for controlled substances, narcotic counts, and documentation.
Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report them to the Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
Observe changes in resident status, needs, or preferences and communicate them to the Wellness Director.
Offer residents emotional and physical comfort and support.
Report resident and staff concerns or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
Assist with vital-sign and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required, and complete required documentation.
Assist with resident move-ins and move-outs and resident discharge planning as needed.
Ensure compliance with the American House philosophy and written policies and procedures governing the Resident Services Department.