LPN The Residence at Boylston Place

LCB Senior Living•Brookline, MA

9d•$40 - $42•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. The role includes directly supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing resident-care staffing coverage as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The LPN also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The LPN supports resident assessment and service planning, evaluates health and medical concerns, assists with documentation and regulatory compliance, and participates in direct resident care. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation. The role also contributes to community occupancy and marketing efforts and promotes the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living. This is a full-time position at The Residence at Boylston Place in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The listed hourly wage range is $40.00–$42.00, based on years of experience. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous healthcare 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 applicable state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and perform the physical activities described for the position.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Help grow community occupancy by interacting positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals.
Assist with evaluating residents’ needs and developing or revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of aging-related pathophysiological and psychosocial changes 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 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 at all times.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and implement changes through appropriate channels to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and complete state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or state requirements.
With written physician orders, administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted by regulation.
Assist with on-call duties and provide resident-care staffing coverage as needed.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as requested.