LPN- Day Shift!

Allegro Senior Living • Ringgold, GA

11h

About The Position

The Supervisor in Charge (SIC) LPN serves as the immediate supervisor of daily operations of the assigned shift and is responsible for managing the medication administration program in accordance with state regulations. Also, the SIC directs Resident Assistants (RAs) and Med Techs and helps coordinate services to residents under the direction of the Resident Care Director or designee (where applicable). Location: Alto Boynton Ridge Shift: 7am-7pm We’re looking for passionate people who want to make an impact- come join a fast growing and uplifting team!! JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Observe, document, and report to RCD any changes in residents’ conditions Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care Perform and document medical treatments and/or procedures according to state regulations and Spring Arbor policies and procedures Communicate with RCD, resident’s physician and family members or responsible party a resident’s illness, incident or injury Respond to resident emergency call system promptly Assist and orient residents at time of admission Document and review medication administration Refer to residents’ charts and administer medications according to physician’s orders Ensure that medications are being administered at appropriate times Perform and document blood sugar monitoring and administration of insulin per physician’s orders Conduct and document Controlled Drug Count at the beginning and end of shift Order residents’ medications in a timely manner Transcribe and carry out physician’s orders adhering to policies and procedures Communicate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding residents’ medications, treatments, and/or therapies See full job description for additional job duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• Must be at least 21 years old, unless prior approval from Regional Director
• LPN or RN Required
• Must have and maintain CPR, First Aid, and State-specific Med Tech certifications, and State Board of Nursing licensure if applicable
• Familiarity with symptoms and behaviors of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience in a similar work environment preferred
• It is recommended (though not required) that the SIC obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and report to RCD any changes in residents’ conditions
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care
• Perform and document medical treatments and/or procedures according to state regulations and Spring Arbor policies and procedures
• Communicate with RCD, resident’s physician and family members or responsible party a resident’s illness, incident or injury
• Respond to resident emergency call system promptly
• Assist and orient residents at time of admission
• Document and review medication administration
• Refer to residents’ charts and administer medications according to physician’s orders
• Ensure that medications are being administered at appropriate times
• Perform and document blood sugar monitoring and administration of insulin per physician’s orders
• Conduct and document Controlled Drug Count at the beginning and end of shift
• Order residents’ medications in a timely manner
• Transcribe and carry out physician’s orders adhering to policies and procedures
• Communicate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding residents’ medications, treatments, and/or therapies

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
• Supplemental Insurance such as short-term, long-term disability and life insurance
• Birthday Celebration – Paid Day Off
• 401(k) Retirement with immediate vesting!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED