LPN-West Knoxville

American House Senior Living Communities•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, the LPN provides assistance to residents to help them maintain their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness. This is a full-time role covering days and some weekends. The LPN administers quality care to meet residents’ total needs, supports medication administration and medication security, monitors resident health and changes in status, and communicates concerns to the Wellness Director, physician, or Executive Director as appropriate. The role also supports residents emotionally and physically, assists with vital signs and weight monitoring, helps with move-ins, move-outs, and discharge planning, and follows company policies and procedures and the American House philosophy. American House Senior Living Communities was founded in 1979 with a vision of providing high-quality senior housing at an affordable price. Its mission is to enrich the lives of those it serves by fostering meaningful relationships, with a commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.

Requirements

At least 2 years of nursing experience; long-term care or geriatrics experience is preferred.
Current first aid and CPR certification.
Current, unencumbered LPN license in the state.
Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of older adults.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
Exceptional staff training and customer service skills.
Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least 18 years of age.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dementia residents is preferred.
Experience in long-term care or geriatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for administering quality care to meet residents’ total needs.
Provide medication administration, handling, and storage.
Provide medication assistance in accordance with state regulations and company policy, including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation.
Maintain the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
Maintain accurate medication counts and secure the medication cart and storage room during assigned shifts.
Follow company policies and procedures regarding controlled substances, narcotic counts, and documentation.
Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in residents’ situations and report to the Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
Observe changes in residents’ status, needs, or preferences and communicate them to the Wellness Director.
Offer residents emotional and physical comfort and support.
Report resident and staff concerns or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
Assist with monthly vital signs and weight monitoring, or more frequent monitoring as required, and complete required documentation.
Assist with resident move-ins, move-outs, and discharge planning as needed.
Ensure compliance with the American House philosophy and written policies and procedures governing the Resident Services Department.