LPN The Residence at Bedford

LCB Senior Living • Bedford, MA

1d • $40 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Bedford in Bedford, Massachusetts. This per-diem role offers some schedule flexibility for evening shifts and requires working every other weekend. The posted wage range is $40.00–$43.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. Responsibilities include supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident care as needed, ensuring staffing coverage, and assisting with on-call duties. The LPN also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.

The role supports resident evaluations and service plans, monitors care and infection-control practices, assists with required documentation and reporting, and administers medications within applicable orders and regulations. The LPN is expected to promote the community’s mission and values, contribute to occupancy growth and marketing efforts, and cooperate with other departments to improve services.

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 with planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.

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 prospective residents, family members, and professionals to help grow occupancy.
• Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Encourage teamwork across departments to address problems and improve services.
• Monitor Resident Care Associates’ compliance with infection control and sharps-disposal procedures.
• Participate in community marketing efforts.
• Provide direct resident care as needed.
• Support Resident Care Associates with assignment questions, concerns, and emergencies.
• Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained.
• Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and communicate appropriately with LCB Senior Living and state compliance agencies.
• Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
• Administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted, with written physician orders and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with on-call duties and follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Paid time off for part-time associates working 24–29 hours.
• Holiday pay for part-time associates working 24–29 hours.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay are listed for full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

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