LPN/LVN Full time weekdays

Alden Pointe Assisted Living • Hattiesburg, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Schonberg Care is a family-oriented organization that takes pride in its local, personalized, all-hands-on-deck environment. We operate 14 retirement communities across Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina and are seeking qualified, compassionate individuals to join our growing team. We foster a tight-knit, family-oriented culture and are always looking for dedicated caretakers to become part of our organization.

Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.

Nice To Haves

• We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents on admission and when conditions change, documenting appropriately.
• Assesses resident’s condition and nursing needs, initiating appropriate nursing action.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating the resident and family regarding pain management.
• Documents changes in residents' condition and appropriate interventions on Nurses notes.
• Interprets results of waived tests and takes appropriate action.
• Administers medications following the seven (7) medication rights to reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Notifies physician of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.
• Notes and carries out physician’s orders in a timely manner.
• Gives a thorough verbal report to oncoming shift.
• Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implements the plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.
• Supervises other members of the healthcare team as needed to accomplish the plan of care.
• Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for LPNs/LVNs.
• Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights.
• Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.
• Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers, and other departmental staff in a kind, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.
• Consistently involves resident and family in planning for care, treatment, and teaching needs.
• Functions as a leader for the Care Partners, delegating in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the ARCP.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and assists in performance evaluations when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the station is under control.
• Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life.
• Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree