LPN - Resident Care Supervisor

Elderwood•Waverly, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

At Elderwood, the mission is People Caring for People, with values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence. Elderwood aims to be the partner of choice for residents, families, community players, and employees. The company is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), referred to as a Resident Care Supervisor, to join its clinical team for the 11pm-7am shift. This role is suitable for both seasoned LPNs interested in lower acuity patients and graduate nurses seeking to gain field experience. The Resident Care Supervisor (LPN) for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) helps ensure the general health and well-being of residents by providing nursing care. Key responsibilities include assisting with medications, monitoring personal care services provided by Resident Assistants, and reporting resident care and changes in condition to the next shift's staff and the Resident Care Manager. Elderwood's assisted living and adult home communities promote independence while offering assistance with daily needs such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, medication management, and personal care, with a caring staff dedicated to comfort, safety, and coordination of 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