LPN-Brentwood
American House Senior Living Communities•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness.
Requirements
- 2+ years of nursing experience preferably with experience in long-term care or geriatrics
- Up to date first aid and CPR certification
- Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state
- Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Nice To Haves
- Experience with dementia residents preferred
Responsibilities
- Administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents
- Medication administration, handling, & storage
- Medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
- Maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
- Accurate medication counts and security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
- Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation
- Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
- Observe changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicate them to the Wellness Director
- Offer comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents
- Report resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
- Assist with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation
- Assist with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed
- Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
