LPN The Residence at Charles Meadow

LCB Senior Living•Millis, MA

4d•$40 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The nurse also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The position supports resident assessments and service plans, supervises daily care assignments, evaluates health concerns, and participates in resident care as needed. With written physician orders and as allowed by Massachusetts regulations, the nurse administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted. The role also supports staffing coverage, incident reporting, documentation, infection-control compliance, community marketing, and collaboration across departments.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous healthcare experience in a hospital and/or community setting.
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 quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods as the job may require.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, walking, sitting, standing, and bending or reaching as tasks dictate.

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 changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of Resident Care Associates.
Evaluate residents’ issues and medical concerns and discuss them with the Executive Director, family, and physician as appropriate.
Promote teamwork and cooperate with other departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Associates’ 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 emergency situations.
Ensure required staffing and schedules, including backup staff coverage, are maintained.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, communicate through appropriate channels to help prevent future issues, and ensure required 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 permitted by regulation, with written physician orders.
Perform other duties as requested.