LPN- PT- Days and Nights

Harmony Senior Services•Murfreesboro, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides quality nursing care and services to residents respectfully and with dignity. The role coordinates the physical, social, and emotional aspects of assisted living care in accordance with physician orders and residents’ choices. The LPN manages medication plans, assesses resident needs and changes in condition, promotes resident wellness and safety, documents care, responds to emergencies, and works collaboratively with the nursing team and other departments. The position also supports community activities and mealtimes, helps monitor residents’ nutrition, provides direction to CNA/RMA staff, and attends required trainings, continuing education, and staff meetings. The job requires an 8–16-hour flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Current LPN license in good standing with the Board of Nursing in the state where the community is located.
Experience working with the senior population; assisted living or long-term care experience is preferred.
Ability to work as a team player and experience supervising staff.
Critical-thinking skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Good physical condition and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work an 8–16-hour flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Must be certified or willing to take and pass the certification class required by the state of employment.
Must attend required trainings, CEUs, and staff meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in assisted living or long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide quality nursing care and services to residents in a respectful and dignified manner.
Coordinate physical, social, and emotional aspects of assisted living care according to physician orders and resident choices.
Execute medication management plans, periodically review documentation, observe effectiveness, and communicate with physicians when changes are needed or outcomes are not appropriate.
Continuously assess resident needs and share updates about care, services, and changes in condition with appropriate individuals.
Implement and document measures that support resident wellness and safety.
Work as part of a team to meet resident needs.
Respond to emergencies promptly, calmly, and competently.
Report incidents and changes in resident condition to the Healthcare Director and document them appropriately.
Participate in activities, including community events.
Assist with meal delivery in the dining room, monitor resident acceptance of diets, and help ensure adequate nutrition.
Maintain high standards for resident and staff records and documentation.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
Identify resident risk factors and initiate and document appropriate interventions.
Provide a thorough report of resident status to the oncoming nursing team at each shift change and in the Daily Log.
Provide motivation and direction to CNA/RMA staff.
Attend required trainings, CEUs, and staff meetings.
Follow all policies and procedures.
Use proper body mechanics and safe resident-transfer techniques.
Follow attendance policies and report to work on time and prepared to begin duties.
Complete other assigned duties.