LPN The Residence at Summer Street

LCB Senior Living • Stamford, CT

9d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time LPN at The Residence at Summer Street in Stamford, Connecticut. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident-care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The LPN also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.

The LPN helps evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans in accordance with state regulations; evaluates resident issues and medical concerns; supports resident-care staff; and participates in direct resident care as needed. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications and ear and eye drops, as well as injectables where regulations allow. The role also supports staffing coverage, incident reporting, required documentation, infection-control compliance, and community marketing and occupancy efforts.

The position requires a high school diploma, 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, and a current RN or LPN license in the state of employment. The listed hourly pay range is $33.00–$36.00, based on years of experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 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 to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and maintain quality care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods; the position also requires the physical capabilities described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
• Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
• Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
• Apply understanding of 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.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation with other departments to address problem areas 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 in place at all times.
• Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels 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 under written physician orders, and administer injectables where permitted by regulation.
• Assist the Resident Care Director with on-call duties and follow up on family issues as directed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours are offered paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team and in a rewarding role working with seniors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED