LPN The Residence at Watertown Square

LCB Senior Living•Watertown, MA

5d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN at The Residence at Watertown Square. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. This includes supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, providing coverage for resident care staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The LPN also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The role involves helping evaluate resident needs and develop or revise service plans, supervising daily assignments, responding to resident issues and medical concerns, supporting resident care staff, and participating in direct resident care as needed. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where regulations allow. The position is offered full-time, part-time, or per diem, with flexible schedule options of 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Starting pay is $40.00–$42.00 per hour, based on experience.

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 with planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods; physical demands may apply.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy growth.
Assist with evaluating resident 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 collaborate with other departments to address problems and improve services.
Monitor Resident Care Assistants’ 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 coverage, are maintained.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and help implement changes to minimize future issues.
Ensure appropriate 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.
Administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation, with written physician orders.
Follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Assist with the Resident Care Director’s on-call duties.
Perform other duties as requested.