LPN The Residence at Bedford

LCB Senior Living•Bedford, MA

10d•$40 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Bedford in Bedford, Massachusetts. This role is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. Duties include supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident care and staffing coverage as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The position also supports resident service planning, documentation, regulatory compliance, and community marketing efforts. The position is advertised as part-time or per diem, with 9 a.m.–5 p.m. shifts every other weekend; per-diem scheduling may offer some flexibility for evening shifts. The stated wage range is $40–$43 per hour, based on years of experience. Benefits described for part-time associates working 24–29 hours include paid time off and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be possible. The role requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program, at least two years of experience in a geriatric setting, prior health experience in a hospital and/or community setting, and a current RN or LPN license in the state of employment. The job includes physical activities such as walking, sitting, standing, lifting and carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, and bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.

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 necessary 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 lift, bend, and stand for extended periods as needed.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
Ability to 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.
Visual and auditory acuity.

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 aging-related pathophysiological and psychosocial changes and disabilities.
Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of Resident Care Associates.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Promote teamwork and cooperative interaction across 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 met at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, implement changes through appropriate channels, and support required communication 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 by regulation and with written physician orders as applicable.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Assist with community management, monitor residents’ emerging health needs, cover resident-care staffing as needed, and assist with on-call duties.
Perform other duties as requested.