LPN The Residence at South Windsor Farms

LCB Senior Living•South Windsor, CT

6d•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a per diem LPN at The Residence at South Windsor Farms in South Windsor, Connecticut. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. This includes supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident-care staffing as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The position pays $33.50–$37.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The LPN supports resident evaluations and service plans, helps maintain quality care and regulatory compliance, and may provide direct resident care. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops, and administers injectables where regulations allow. The role also involves communicating with residents, families, physicians, colleagues, and prospective residents, and participating in community marketing and occupancy growth efforts.

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 necessary to assist with planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and to maintain quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Good physical and mental health; ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, and perform the 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 and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to help grow community occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply understanding of physiological and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork and collaborate with other departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Associates’ compliance with infection-control and sharps-disposal programs.
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 in place at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, implement changes through appropriate channels, and ensure communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
Administer topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops with written physician orders; administer injectables where allowed by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.