LPN

American House Senior Living Communities•Kingsport, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, the LPN's primary responsibilities include providing assistance to residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness. This is a full-time role, covering days and some weekends. The LPN will be responsible for administering quality care, medication management, observing and reporting changes in resident status, and assisting with resident move-ins, move-outs, and discharge planning. The role also involves ensuring compliance with the American House philosophy and all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department.

Requirements

2+ years of nursing experience
Up to date first aid and CPR certification
Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state
Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
Compassionate and friendly demeanor
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum 18 years of age
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Nice To Haves

Experience with dementia residents preferred
Experience in long-term care or geriatrics

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents
Provides medication administration, handling, & storage
Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation
Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director
Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents
Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation
Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed
Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department