LPN Overnight Supervisor

Loudonville Assisted Living Residence•Albany, NY

12d

About The Position

The LPN Overnight Supervisor oversees resident safety and care and supervises staff performance and completion of assigned duties during the overnight shift. The role supervises Medication Techs, Personal Care Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Home Health Aides, and coordinates resident services with other disciplines and community providers. This is a full-time salaried position paying $80,000 per year, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 9 a.m., with no weekends required.

Requirements

Licensed LPN in good standing with the New York State Licensing Authority.
Case management experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to routinely lift, carry, push, or pull at least 25 pounds; the role may involve moderate to heavy physical effort of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to spend extended periods walking or standing.
Ability to cope with the physical and emotional stress of the position.
Correctable eyesight of 20/40.
Correctable hearing that is clear and acceptable at 5 feet.
Ability to work with high-risk exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

RN qualification preferred but not required.
Previous experience providing care for seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage residents’ health needs with primary physicians, residents, other care providers, and family members.
Supervise intake of new medical and medication orders, and the distribution and discontinuation of residents’ medication.
Maintain accurate and appropriate charting in resident files.
Implement and ensure continued compliance with policies and procedures.
Oversee and direct staff duties and monitor whether assignments and duties are completed.
Remain knowledgeable about care needs of residents under the enhanced license and applicable State Department of Health regulations.
Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner, prioritizing resident satisfaction.
Perform case management tasks as necessary.
Monitor residents’ care needs and changes in condition and report them to the Program Manager.
Supervise PCA, CNA, and Home Health Aide staff.
Participate in orientation, training, and retraining of staff and new hires; identify additional training needs.
Assist with scheduling as needed.
Assist resident care staff with providing care and recognizing illness as needed.
Maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.