LPN The Residence at Selleck's Woods

LCB Senior Living • Darien, CT

2d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with management of the community. Responsibilities include supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident care and staffing coverage as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The role also supports resident service planning, quality care, regulatory compliance, and community marketing and occupancy efforts.

This position is at The Residence at Selleck's Woods in Darien, Connecticut. The posting describes part-time day and evening work, including weekends, and lists a wage range of $34.25–$36.75 per hour based on years of experience. The job details also list Position Type as Full Time. Benefits depend on associate status: full-time associates receive health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay; part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be possible.

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.
• Professional knowledge and skills necessary 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 of time.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
• Represent and interact positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
• Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
• Apply an understanding of aging-related and disability-related pathophysiological and psychosocial changes.
• 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 cooperate with other 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 emergency situations.
• Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup coverage, are maintained when applicable.
• Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, implement changes through appropriate channels, and support required communication 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; administer injectables where permitted by regulation.
• Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director and assist with on-call duties.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Full-time associates: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Work with an amazing team.
• Rewarding role working with seniors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED