LPN The Residence at Cherry Hill

LCB Senior Living•Cherry Hill, NJ

1d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident-care staffing coverage as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The LPN helps evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans in accordance with state requirements. The position supports quality resident care, team coordination, infection-control compliance, staffing coverage, incident-report follow-up, required documentation, and community marketing and occupancy efforts. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where regulations allow. The position requires good physical and mental health, dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and the ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and walk, sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, and reach as tasks require. A high school diploma, graduation from an accredited nursing program, at least two years of geriatric-setting experience, prior hospital and/or community health experience, and a current RN or LPN license in the state of employment are required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 needed to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

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 prospective residents, families, and professionals to help grow community occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of the physiological and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
Evaluate resident issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork and cooperate with other departments to address problem areas 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 staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained as required.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels to minimize future issues.
Ensure appropriate 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, and administer injectables where permitted by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.