LPN - Assisted Living

Homewood Living Williamsport•Williamsport, MD

About The Position

The LPN in Assisted Living assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications and treatments. The role maintains confidential resident, family, and personnel information; follows corporate and departmental policies and nursing standards; and documents medical and nursing care accurately. The LPN coordinates and monitors daily care delivered by Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, participates in resident care planning, responds to residents’ physical and psychological needs, and assists with physician orders, visits, admissions, and discharges. The position also assists with direct resident care and staff management as needed and performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Current and valid LPN license in the state where nursing care is provided.
Judgment, initiative, and dependability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently during an eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift 30 pounds several times during a shift when assisting coworkers with resident lifts and transfers.
Ability to walk distances throughout the campus during the shift to evaluate residents and support line staff, and to respond to emergency needs at applicable facilities.
Ability to push a medication cart while dispensing medications.

Responsibilities

Keep information about residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters confidential.
Comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures and established standards and practices.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
Maintain accurate and descriptive records of residents’ medical and nursing care.
Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, and monitor and evaluate care delivery.
Transcribe and carry out physicians’ orders and assist with physician visits.
Participate in resident care planning.
Evaluate and respond to residents’ physical and psychological needs using proper nursing techniques and protocols.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges.
Assist in managing Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
Provide direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
Assist with carrying out physician orders.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.