MNA or LPN The Residence at Silver Square

LCB Senior Living•Dover, NH

4d•$38 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring MNAs or LPNs at The Residence at Silver Square. This is a full-time position working the 11pm - 7am shift. The role involves being an active member of the Resident Care Team, assisting the Resident Care Director with community management, supervising Resident Care Associates, monitoring resident health needs, covering staffing as needed, and assisting with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse will also follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN License in the state you are employed.
At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting.
Previous health experience in hospital and/or community setting.
High school diploma and graduation from an accredited Nursing Program.
The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential.
May require lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
Have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
Assist with the evaluation of resident needs and the development and revision of service plans as per state regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological and psychosocial changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities.
Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates.
Evaluates residents issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family and MD as appropriate.
Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating / correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services.
Monitors resident care assistants compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program.
Participates in community marketing effort.
Participates in the direct care of residents on an as needed basis.
Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations.
Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff is met at all times.
Ensure completion and review of incident / accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee etc.) to minimize future issues.
Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements.
With written physicians orders, administers topical and oral medications as well as ear and eye drops (LMA in Massachusetts), administers injectables where allowed by regulation.
Other duties as requested.