Nursing - LPN AL

OMEGA SENIOR LIVING LLC•Wayne, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides nursing support to residents at Kinship Pointe at Wayne. The role supports resident dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality while assisting with health care coordination, documentation, advocacy, infection control, quality management, and resident follow-up. The Nighttime HW Coordinator must be immediately available and awake.

Requirements

Current license as an LPN/LVN or RN, as required by state guidelines, including annual continuing education requirements.
Must hold the required nursing license and pass any necessary examinations in accordance with state law.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
Be a supportive team member and contribute to and model teamwork.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in assisted living (AL) or a skilled nursing unit (SNU) is preferred.
At least one year of prior experience as an LPN/LVN or RN is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the current HWD in coordinating, in cooperation with the Executive Director, ancillary health care and health education services for residents.
Help ensure required documentation is completed accurately and thoroughly, including service and medication delivery, and that records required by regulatory agencies or company policy are maintained according to guidelines.
Act as a resident advocate in medical and social situations involving residents or their designated agents, physicians, or other agencies, under the direction of the current HWD.
Promote infection control procedures and ensure they are known and followed by associates.
Track trends for Quality Management Review.
Assist in verifying physician orders and move-in/move-out information, and initiate appropriate action and follow-up.
Assist in identifying resident problems, concerns, or issues and provide appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution.
Adhere to and convey a philosophy that supports resident dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality.
As Nighttime HW Coordinator, remain immediately available and awake.