Resident Care Nurse LPN

Century Park Associates•Hendersonville, NC

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About The Position

Are you seeking an opportunity to grow and expand your talents? We have just the position for you to build your skills with diverse experiences! Apply with Lake Pointe Landing today to make your career dreams come true. We have competitive pay rates, flexible scheduling, great benefits, and a positive work environment. The LPN Resident Care Nurse delivers quality assisted living services through interpersonal contact and provides services focused on maximizing residents' individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director. At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.

Requirements

Must have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from accredited program
Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment
Must have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation, certification must remain current during employment
Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State)
Must have expert knowledge in field of practice
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks' Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in senior services preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes
Performs treatments according to physician orders
Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
Charts relevant information about residents
Updates and informs physicians of change in resident's condition
Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately
Assists residents with activities of daily living
Orders and re orders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed
Promptly responds to call lights and other requests from residents
Provides report to staff for next shift
Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities
Assists with training, supervision and counseling of resident care team
Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately
Serves as an effective role model
Treats all associates respectfully