LPN The Reserve at East Longmeadow

LCB Senior Living•East Longmeadow, MA

2d•$35 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring part-time LPNs at The Reserve at East Longmeadow. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management, including supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident-care coverage as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The role also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The LPN helps evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans, addresses medical concerns with the Executive Director, families, and physicians as appropriate, supports staff, and participates in resident care and community marketing. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted by regulation. The position is part-time, with listed schedules of 3 p.m.–9 p.m. for either 18 hours over three days per week or 24 hours over four days per week. The wage range is $35–$41 per hour, based on experience, and the posting offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
Professional knowledge and skills to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods; the role also requires lifting at least 15 pounds and other physical activities described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of age-related and disability-related pathophysiological and psychosocial changes.
Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of Resident Care Associates.
Evaluate resident issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Promote teamwork and cooperate with other departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Associates’ compliance with infection control and sharps-disposal procedures.
Participate in community marketing efforts.
Provide direct resident care as needed.
Support Resident Care Associates with assignment questions, concerns, and emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
With written physician orders, administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.