LPN The Residence at Boylston Place

LCB Senior Living•Brookline, MA

3d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Boylston Place in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management, including supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident-care staffing coverage as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The role also includes following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The LPN helps evaluate residents’ needs and develop or revise service plans in accordance with state requirements. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where regulations allow. The position may involve direct resident care and requires communication and coordination with residents, families, medical professionals, colleagues, and community leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma and 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.
Knowledge and professional skills necessary to assist in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both 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 potential residents, family members, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an 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.
Encourage teamwork and cooperation across departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ 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 emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels to minimize future issues.
Ensure appropriate 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, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation, with written physician orders.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as requested.