LPN The Residence at Watertown Square

LCB Senior Living • Watertown, MA

6d • $40 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Watertown Square. This role is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. Responsibilities include supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ changing health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.

The position supports resident assessment and service planning, resident care, medication administration within applicable regulations, staffing and scheduling coverage, incident reporting, required documentation, infection-control compliance, and community marketing and occupancy efforts. The schedule is described as flexible, with shifts listed as 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem arrangements are offered. Starting pay is $40–$42 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
• Previous healthcare 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 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, orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods as the role may require.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, walking, sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, bending below the waist, and reaching above shoulder height.

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 potential residents, family members, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
• Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or 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 Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
• Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family members, and physicians as appropriate.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation across departments to address problems and improve services.
• Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ 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 emergencies.
• Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup staff coverage, are maintained.
• Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and help implement changes to reduce 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 regulations allow.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Full-time associates: health, vision, and dental benefits; 401(k); paid time off; and holiday pay, starting from Day One.
• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Rewarding work with seniors and an opportunity to work with a team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED