LPN - Resident Care Supervisor

Elderwood•City of Niagara Falls, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood's mission is "People Caring for People" with values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence. The company aims to be a partner of choice for residents, families, community players, and employees. Elderwood is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), referred to as a Resident Care Supervisor, to join their clinical team. This role is suitable for both seasoned LPNs interested in lower acuity patients and graduate nurses seeking to gain field confidence, offering rewarding experiences in Assisted Living Communities. The Resident Care Supervisor (LPN) for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) ensures the general health and well-being of residents by providing nursing care. Key responsibilities include assisting with medications, monitoring personal care by Resident Assistants, and reporting resident care and condition changes to the next shift and the Resident Care Manager. Elderwood's assisted living and adult home communities foster independence while providing necessary assistance with daily needs, including chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry, medication management, and personal care. The caring staff is dedicated to resident comfort and safety, mindful of personal needs, and coordinates important health services.

Requirements

Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current State license required.
Organizational skills and ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel of other departments required; ensures high standards of care are maintained.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise/Administer and/or assist with medications to assigned residents; monitor monthly residents participating in self-medication program.
Monitor the personal care provided by Resident Assistants.
Assist Resident Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
Report to Director of Nursing change in condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
Follow the plan of care for each resident.
Responsible for all aspects of receiving, storing and distributing controlled substance medications; ensure proper placement and use of medication stored by facility including med cart and medication room refrigerator.
Maintain documentation regarding the provision of care to residents in the Case Notes, Medication Administration Records and other required records.
Assist in problem-solving related to staffing, supplies and resident care during shift.
Ensure that resident care standards are maintained in performance of duties, and that the rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.
Receive and store lost/found articles and notify the Director of Nursing and/or Case Manager.
Ensure that residents are treated with respect and kindness at all times.