Nurse LPN - Assisted Living Memory Care

ROCHESTER PRESBYTERIAN HOME INC•Rochester, NY

4d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

RPH is looking for LPN candidates who are passionate about caring for elders. The Rochester Presbyterian Home in Rochester, NY has been serving Elders for 100 years. Our three locations are unique Assisted Living Communities – one of the first of its kind in New York State. They are designed to provide person directed long term care for elders with all stages of dementia. Each community has a warm, welcoming environment where elders can thrive in mind, body and spirit nurtured by the comforts and routines of home and family. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive employee benefits and other incentives all in an environment of mutual respect and acceptance, where we smile, laugh and make our work rewarding and fun.

Requirements

NYS Nursing Licensure (LPN) required.

Nice To Haves

1 year of elder care or direct care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Medication monitoring and administration
Acting as clinical lead to staff
Case management
Care planning and oversight
Personal care assistance as needed
Meal planning and enrichment recreation as needed
Implement and evaluate the delivery of health services to elders with memory impairment.
Supervise, provide assistance and oversite with medication management and administer routine and prn medications including diabetic management, insulin injections and blood glucose tests in compliance with nursing standards and NYS regulations.
Ensure progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and of the elders’ response to services.
Assist in set-up of medical record upon new admission; medication list, MAR, admission note, service delivery record etc.
Assist in providing daily care to Elders.
Function as an advocate for elders, coordinating and linking all aspects of their care with the case manager.
Ensure that Care Partners/Shahbaz are aware of each elder’s wellness plan and that these plans are used to provide daily care.
Make daily rounds to ensure household roles are completed. Assist as needed.
Investigate complaints and grievances made by elders or families and communicate to leadership.
Develop and implement effective communication systems between staff; foster positive interpersonal relationships.