LPN Traditions of Dedham

LCB Senior Living•Dedham, MA

11d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time LPN at Traditions of Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts. 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, covering resident-care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The LPN also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The role includes evaluating resident needs and helping develop and revise service plans, addressing medical concerns with the Executive Director, families, and physicians as appropriate, supporting staff, and participating in direct resident care when needed. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops, and administers injectables where regulations allow. The position also supports community occupancy and marketing efforts and promotes the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living. The stated schedule is 4 p.m.–8 p.m. or 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with rotating weekends required. The stated pay range is $40.00–$42.00 per hour, based on years of experience. Part-time associates working 24–29 hours are offered paid time off and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be possible.

Requirements

High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
Professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and maintain quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment, and visual and auditory acuity.
Must be neat and well groomed and project a positive attitude toward the service provided.

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, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy growth.
Assist with evaluating residents’ needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of pathophysiological 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 cooperation across departments to address problem areas and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ 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 staff coverage, are maintained as needed.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and support 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, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted, with written physician orders.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Assist the Resident Care Director with on-call duties and cover resident-care staffing as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.