LPN The Residence at Natick South

LCB Senior Living•Natick, MA

3d•$40 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Natick South in Natick, Massachusetts. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following 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 involves evaluating medical concerns and communicating with the Executive Director, families, and physicians as appropriate; supporting staff and participating in direct resident care as needed; administering medications within applicable orders and regulations; and completing required documentation and compliance reporting. The role also contributes to community occupancy and marketing efforts and promotes teamwork and the community’s mission and values. The position is full-time, with a stated wage range of $40.00–$43.00 per hour. The posting also includes part-time wage and benefit information.

Requirements

High school diploma and 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 current state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties that may require lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

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 help grow community occupancy.
Assist in evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of the pathophysiological and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork and cooperative interactions among departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ 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 met at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and support changes to minimize future issues; ensure proper 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; administer injectables where allowed by regulation.
Perform other duties as requested.