LPN Suffield by the River

LCB Senior Living•Suffield, CT

7d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an as-needed LPN at Suffield by the River in Suffield, Connecticut. 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 resident-care coverage as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse also follows up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director. The role supports resident evaluations and service plans, responds to medical concerns, promotes teamwork and community occupancy, monitors infection-control compliance, and helps ensure staffing coverage and required documentation. With written physician orders, the LPN administers topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where permitted by regulation. The position involves direct resident care as needed and the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling carts, and frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, and reaching.

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, both orally and in writing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, which may include lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Promote the Residence’s and LCB Senior Living’s mission and core values to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to help grow occupancy.
Assist with evaluating resident needs and developing and revising service plans in accordance with state regulatory requirements.
Apply an understanding of physiological and psychosocial changes associated with aging and disabilities.
Direct and supervise Resident Care Associates’ daily work assignments.
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 requirements.
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 through appropriate channels to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assist the Resident Care Director with documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the state.
Administer topical and oral medications, ear and eye drops, and injectables where allowed by regulation, with written physician orders.
Perform other duties as requested.