LPN The Residence at Glastonbury

LCB Senior Living • Glastonbury, CT

2d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time LPN at The Residence at Glastonbury in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. The role includes supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, assisting with on-call duties, and following up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The schedule is every other weekend and one weekday. The wage range is $33.50–$37.00 per hour, based on years of experience.

The LPN supports resident assessment and service planning, supervises resident care work, evaluates medical concerns, and participates in direct resident care as needed. The position also supports infection-control compliance, staffing coverage, incident reporting, required documentation, community marketing, and coordination with families, physicians, and other departments. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted by regulation.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 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.
• 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.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods; physical demands may also include walking, sitting, crouching, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and pushing or pulling carts.
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment, and visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects.
• Ability to use good body mechanics; neat, well-groomed appearance and a 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 occupancy growth.
• Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
• Apply understanding of aging-related pathophysiological and psychosocial changes and disabilities.
• Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of Resident Care Associates.
• Evaluate resident 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 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 as 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, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation and with written physician orders.
• Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
• Assist with resident-care staffing coverage and the Resident Care Director’s on-call duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Paid time off for part-time associates working 24–29 hours.
• Holiday pay for part-time associates working 24–29 hours.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time associates are offered health, vision, and dental benefits, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay starting from Day One.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED