LPN - Abbyshire Care Center
About The Position
The LPN ensures residents receive appropriate personal care and are enabled to attain their optimum level of functioning. The role also helps ensure the center complies with organizational, local, state, and federal regulations. The LPN coordinates resident care with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other disciplines within the center. The position supports implementation and updating of care plans, effective clinical decision-making, timely responses to resident requests, survey readiness, and quality assurance activities. It also includes shift rounds, handoffs, and appropriate, timely communication of resident information.
Requirements
- Possess a Licensed Practical Nurse license from the state in good standing.
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR certification.
- Effective communication and documentation abilities.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lift 80–300 pounds with assistance or equipment.
- Frequent standing and walking, and ability to respond to emergencies.
- Leadership and accountability.
- Integrity and professionalism.
- Adaptability.
- Resident-centered approach.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in long-term care and management of resident care.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate resident care with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other disciplines within the center to ensure quality care.
- Ensure care plans are implemented and updated based on resident needs.
- Exercise effective decision-making to maximize clinical outcomes for residents.
- Answer call lights and communicate needs to the appropriate person when unable to meet a request independently.
- Prioritize call-light requests and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
- Support survey readiness and quality assurance activities.
- Complete daily rounds with the incoming shift.
- Provide the oncoming personnel with an accurate, concise, and pertinent shift report about resident care.
- Coordinate the appropriate and timely dissemination of resident information.
- Help ensure the center remains in compliance with organizational, local, state, and federal regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
