LPN - Resident Care Supervisor
About The Position
Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), referred to as a Resident Care Supervisor, for evening shifts. The role supports residents’ general health and well-being by providing nursing care in an assisted living facility. The supervisor assists with medications and monitors personal care services provided by Resident Assistants, while reporting residents’ care needs and changes in condition to the appropriate staff. The position serves residents who are supported in maintaining independence while receiving assistance with daily needs, medication management, personal care, and health services. It may suit experienced LPNs interested in lower-acuity care as well as graduate nurses seeking to build confidence in the field.
Requirements
- Current state license and credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Organizational skills and the ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel from other departments.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in geriatric nursing.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, administer, and/or assist with medications for assigned residents, and monitor residents participating in the monthly self-medication program.
- Monitor personal care provided by Resident Assistants.
- Assist Resident Assistants with residents’ direct care as necessary.
- Report residents’ changes in condition, daily needs, and progress to the Director of Nursing.
- Follow each resident’s plan of care.
- Receive, store, and distribute controlled substance medications, and ensure medication stored by the facility—including medication carts and the medication room refrigerator—is properly placed and used.
- Maintain documentation of care in Case Notes, Medication Administration Records, and other required records.
- Assist with problem-solving related to staffing, supplies, and resident care during the shift.
- Maintain resident care standards and respect residents’ rights and preferences in care and treatment.
- Receive and store lost-and-found articles and notify the Director of Nursing and/or Case Manager.
- Treat residents with respect and kindness at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
