LPN | PRN

About the role

12523 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40299

About the role

The LPN provides quality nursing care and services to residents in a respectful and dignified manner, ensuring the delivery of care and services. The LPN coordinates physical, social, and emotional aspects of assisted living care and services in accordance with the physician's orders and the resident's choices.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute the medication management plan, including periodic review of documentation, observation of the effectiveness of the plan, and communication with the physician when changes are needed or outcomes are not appropriate.
• Continuously assess resident needs and provide updates to appropriate individuals regarding care, services, and changes in condition.
• Implement measures to ensure resident wellness and safety and ensure appropriate documentation of those measures.
• Work as part of a team to meet resident needs.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and in a calm and competent manner.
• Report incidents and changes in resident condition to the Healthcare Director and complete appropriate documentation.
• Be an active participant in all activities, including community events.
• Be present and assist with the delivery of meals in the dining room, monitor resident acceptance of diets, and ensure adequate nutrition.
• Maintain high standards with regard to record keeping and resident and staff documentation.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
• Identify risk factors for residents and initiate appropriate interventions, including documentation of those interventions.
• Provide a thorough report of resident status to the oncoming nursing team at each change of shift and document information in the Daily Log.
• Provide motivation and direction to CNA/RMAs.
• Maintain required certification or be willing to take and successfully complete certification classes required by the state in which employed.
• Attend all required trainings, CEUs, and staff meetings.
• Adhere to and implement all policies and procedures.
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe resident transferring techniques.
• Adhere to attendance policies and report to work on time and prepared to begin assigned duties.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a current LPN license to practice nursing in the state in which the community is located and maintain a license in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Must have experience working with the senior population, preferably in assisted living or long-term care.
• Must be a team player who works well with others and has experience supervising staff.
• Must possess critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage time efficiently and possess strong organizational skills.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work an 8-16 hour flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Must attend all required trainings, CEUs, and staff meetings.
• Must be certified or willing to take and successfully complete the certification class required by the state in which employed.