LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Assisted Living Facility

Job purpose

The LPN is responsible for delegating Medication Technicians, supervising administration and documentation of medication management for residents and supervising resident care and activities of daily living.

Duties and responsibilities

• Interacts with residents and staff in a professional and friendly manner at all times and possesses compassion for residents.

• Interacts with care staff, co-workers and supervisors in a professional, respectful and caring manner at all times.

• Follows nursing service policies and procedures.

• Administers resident rights program.

• Evaluates and assesses resident care and develops a care plan for each resident, if needed.

• Supervises administration and documentation of all medication management for residents.

• Updates resident medication charts as needed.

• Notifies resident’s physician and family of change in resident’s condition.

• Documents family and resident concerns with healthcare management.

• Assists with training caregiving staff.

• Directs, supervises and evaluates caregiver staff performance, including recommendations to supervisor for disciplinary actions.

• Demonstrates high standards of ethics and personal accountability.

• Completes on-going training as required by state regulations.

• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, residents, family members, guests, and service providers.

• Attends mandatory meetings.

• Follows all OSHA, Fire, Health Department and safety requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Position requires sitting, standing and walking, for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program in compliance with State regulations.

• Knowledge of state assisted living regulations as applicable.

• Experience with aging-related diseases and disorders.

• Experience working with senior citizens.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to display compassion toward residents as appropriate.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Competent in organization and time management.

• Must be computer literate.

• Ability to work well under stress, complete assignments accurately, and work

independently.

• Effectively communicate in English with residents and other employees.

• Demonstrate desire to be a team player.

• Regular attendance is required.

Working conditions

• May require working with challenging residents.

• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, families, physicians and other service

providers.

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections.

Physical requirements

• Walk; sit; stand, for extended periods of time.

• Reach with hands and arms.

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Talk and hear.

• Ability to push, pull or lift: Up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,560.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Nampa, ID 83686: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person