LPN - Assisted Living

Homewood Living Frederick • Frederick, MD

6d

About The Position

The LPN assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications in an assisted living setting. The role includes documenting care, carrying out physician orders, contributing to resident care planning, and supporting Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides in delivering care. The LPN also responds to residents’ physical and psychological needs, assists with admissions and discharges, and helps address emergencies and unexpected resident behavior.

Requirements

• Current and valid LPN license in the state where nursing care is provided.
• Judgment, initiative, and dependability.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
• Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently during an eight-hour shift, and to walk distances across the campus.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds several times during a shift while assisting coworkers with resident lifts and transfers.
• Ability to push a medication cart while dispensing medications.

Responsibilities

• Keep information about residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters confidential.
• Comply with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
• Maintain accurate, descriptive records of residents’ medical and nursing care.
• Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, and monitor and evaluate care delivery.
• Transcribe and carry out physicians’ orders accurately and assist with physician visits.
• Participate in resident care planning.
• Evaluate and respond to residents’ physical and psychological needs using proper nursing techniques and protocols.
• Assist with resident admissions and discharges.
• Assist in managing Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
• Provide direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
• Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed