Nurse - FT- 1st/2nd Shift

OPS LIVING LLC•Michigan City, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In compliance with regulation, company policy, and excellent nursing practice, the LPN is responsible for supporting wellness functions that may include, but is not limited to: documentation on electronic health records, communication with residents, families, vendors, physicians, pharmacy and staff; performing and monitoring health metrics for wellness and supporting the care team in addressing resident care issues and concerns. Facilitate Enriching Community Environment: • Record the resident’s vital signs e.g. (blood pressure, temperature, weight, etc.) • Support ADLs for residents and the resident care team • Manage medication orders and documentation in compliance with regulations and follow up as needed with treating physicians and pharmacy • Develop collaborative relationships with third-party service providers like social workers and therapy, to ensure that necessary medical services are received by the resident • Educate residents and families in proper healthcare procedures • Documentation of staff training requirements • Delivery of staff training to support resident care • Provide direct assistance to residents with ADLs. ADLs include medication management, dietary management, personal hygiene, and other skills that enable independence • Responsible for ordering and checking medications from the pharmacy to the medication supply area • May conduct quarterly medication audits for compliance • Models strong belief in mission and core values • Active participation in learning each resident’s interests/preferences to recognize a change in condition • Responsible for ordering, securing, and maintaining stock supplies for the care department as well as maintaining cleanliness and order • Executes good judgment in the best interest of customers. Explains and educates. • Effectively resolves resident concerns through consistent problem resolution in alignment with policy • Participates in work safe environment through workplace safety policies including PPE, fire extinguishers, and SDS • Contributes to an environment of belonging for residents, families, and employees • Models flexibility and professional conduct in adjusting priorities to meet business demands • Ensures confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA, state/federal regulations as well as company policy • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Enthusiasm for life and adding value to the lives of others
High School diploma/ GED required
Current state LPN license
Current CPR certification and First Aid certification
At least 2 years of experience working with seniors
Organized with demonstrated follow through with detail
Strive for excellence. Previous experience focusing on customer service
Ability to influence others in cooperation to attain goals
Lead by example in practicing good judgment in relation to confidentiality
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with success and find joy
Great communication skills to interact with various customers in conversations and writing
Ability to establish confidence and trust
Desire to act like an owner in day-to-day decision-making and problem-solving as well as accountability
Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specific software
Ability to adapt the schedule to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours to ensure a quality customer experience and to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Record the resident’s vital signs e.g. (blood pressure, temperature, weight, etc.)
Support ADLs for residents and the resident care team
Manage medication orders and documentation in compliance with regulations and follow up as needed with treating physicians and pharmacy
Develop collaborative relationships with third-party service providers like social workers and therapy, to ensure that necessary medical services are received by the resident
Educate residents and families in proper healthcare procedures
Documentation of staff training requirements
Delivery of staff training to support resident care
Provide direct assistance to residents with ADLs. ADLs include medication management, dietary management, personal hygiene, and other skills that enable independence
Responsible for ordering and checking medications from the pharmacy to the medication supply area
May conduct quarterly medication audits for compliance
Models strong belief in mission and core values
Active participation in learning each resident’s interests/preferences to recognize a change in condition
Responsible for ordering, securing, and maintaining stock supplies for the care department as well as maintaining cleanliness and order
Executes good judgment in the best interest of customers. Explains and educates.
Effectively resolves resident concerns through consistent problem resolution in alignment with policy
Participates in work safe environment through workplace safety policies including PPE, fire extinguishers, and SDS
Contributes to an environment of belonging for residents, families, and employees
Models flexibility and professional conduct in adjusting priorities to meet business demands
Ensures confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA, state/federal regulations as well as company policy
Other duties as assigned