LPN The Residence at Freeman Lake

LCB Senior Living•North Chelmsford, MA

4d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Freeman Lake in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This per diem role requires weekend availability. 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 coverage for resident care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The LPN also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The position supports resident care planning and service-plan updates, evaluates resident issues and medical concerns, and helps ensure compliance with applicable state requirements and company procedures. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation. The role also includes direct resident care as needed, documentation, incident follow-up, staffing coverage, teamwork, and participation in community marketing and occupancy efforts. The advertised pay is $34.50–$39.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The posting also describes benefits available to part-time associates working 24–29 hours, including paid time off, holiday pay, and possible tuition reimbursement.

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 in planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and maintain high-quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Weekend availability is required.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects; push and pull carts; walk, sit, and stand continuously; and turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; visual and auditory acuity.
Ability to use good body mechanics and maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and positive attitude toward the service provided.

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 community 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 programs.
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 at all times.
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, following written physician orders.
Assist with the management of the community, monitor residents’ emerging health needs, cover resident-care staffing as needed, and assist with on-call duties.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as requested.