LPN The Residence at Ferry Park

LCB Senior Living•Rocky Hill, CT

19h•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time LPN at The Residence at Ferry Park in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. 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, providing resident-care staffing coverage as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The role also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The LPN helps evaluate residents’ needs and develop or revise service plans in accordance with state requirements. The position includes supporting resident-care staff, participating in direct resident care as needed, administering authorized medications, maintaining documentation and compliance, and contributing to community marketing and occupancy efforts. The listed pay range is $33.25–$35.75 per hour, based on years of experience.

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.
Knowledge and skills necessary to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and to maintain a high degree of quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and walk, sit, stand, 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, as well as 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 and interact positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy growth.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
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.
Encourage teamwork and cooperation across 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 staff coverage, are in place at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and help implement changes to minimize future issues.
Ensure appropriate communication with LCB Senior Living and complete 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, and administer injectables where permitted by regulation, with written physician orders.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Assist with the Resident Care Director’s on-call duties and provide resident-care staffing coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.