LPN Suffield by the River

LCB Senior Living•Suffield, CT

7d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an as-needed LPN at Suffield by the River in Suffield, Connecticut. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director in managing the community. The role includes directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse 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; assesses and discusses resident issues and medical concerns with the Executive Director, families, and physicians as appropriate; supports resident care staff; and participates in resident care, community marketing, and occupancy growth efforts. The role also includes medication administration when authorized by written physician orders and applicable regulations, staffing coverage coordination, documentation, and incident-report follow-up.

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.
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 high-quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods as needed.

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 potential residents, family members, and professionals to help grow community occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
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.
Encourage teamwork and cooperation with other departments to resolve 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 maintained.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels to reduce future issues.
Ensure appropriate 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 permitted by regulation.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as requested.