LPN The Residence at Freeman Lake

LCB Senior Living•North Chelmsford, MA

1d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an LPN for The Residence at Freeman Lake in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This per-diem position requires weekend availability and pays $34.50–$39.00 per hour, based on years of experience. The LPN is an active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with community management. Responsibilities include supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring residents’ changing health needs, providing direct care as needed, helping maintain coverage for resident-care staffing, 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 quality resident care in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local requirements. It involves evaluating resident needs, helping develop and revise service plans, communicating with residents’ families and medical providers, supporting staff, maintaining documentation, and participating in community marketing and occupancy efforts.

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.
Knowledge and skills needed to assist with planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards and to maintain quality care.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Weekend availability is required.
Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods may be required.

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 or revising service plans in accordance with state requirements.
Apply an understanding of changes associated with aging and disabilities, including pathophysiological and psychosocial changes.
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.
Promote teamwork and cooperation across 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 staff coverage, are maintained when applicable.
Ensure incident and accident reports are completed and reviewed, and help implement changes to minimize future issues; ensure appropriate 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 and ear and eye drops with written physician orders; administer injectables where permitted by regulation.
Assist with monitoring residents’ emerging health needs, staffing coverage, on-call duties, and family follow-up as directed by the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as requested.