LPN - Resident Care Supervisor
About The Position
Elderwood at Cheektowaga Assisted Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its clinical team. The Resident Care Supervisor provides nursing care to support residents’ general health and well-being in an assisted living facility. The role assists with medication administration and monitors personal care provided by Resident Assistants. It also includes reporting residents’ care needs and changes in condition to appropriate staff, including the next shift and nursing leadership. Elderwood’s assisted living and adult home communities promote independence while providing assistance with daily needs, medication management, personal care, and coordination of health services.
Requirements
- Current state license and credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Organizational skills and the ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel from other departments.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in geriatric nursing.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, administer, and/or assist with medications for assigned residents; monitor residents participating in the self-medication program each month.
- Monitor personal care provided by Resident Assistants.
- Assist Resident Assistants with residents’ direct care as necessary.
- Report residents’ changes in condition, daily needs, and progress to the Director of Nursing.
- Follow each resident’s plan of care.
- Receive, store, and distribute controlled-substance medications; ensure medications stored by the facility, including in the medication cart and medication-room refrigerator, are properly placed and used.
- Maintain documentation of resident care in Case Notes, Medication Administration Records, and other required records.
- Help resolve staffing, supply, and resident-care issues during the shift.
- Maintain resident-care standards and respect residents’ rights and preferences in care and treatment.
- Receive and store lost-and-found articles and notify the Director of Nursing and/or Case Manager.
- Treat residents with respect and kindness at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
