LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) at Inspirit… · Ashland…

• Other Compensation: Competitive Wages
• Job Category: LPN, Nursing, Senior Living
• Industry: Senior Living, Health, Nursing
• Employee Type: Full Time Hourly

Description

What we Believe

Inspirit Senior Living-We are dedicated to honoring the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. Our communities create an experience that draws out each resident’s unique gifts. We develop relationships that make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and those that choose to care for them.

We believe in Integrity, Compassion, and Love. Where "Living Your Best" becomes a way of life not only our residents but for our employees.

Joining Us:

We are so excited to be adding to our team of nurses! Inspirit Senior Living is seeking out a nursing professional that is ready to enrich the lives of our residents! We are dedicated to helping our residents to live their best life!

Must Demonstrate a passion for working with seniors and lead by example as a team member.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Medication Management
• Fall prevention.
• Skin breakdown prevention.
• Incident reporting
• State regulatory compliance.

Resident Health and Wellness:

• Complete state specific assessments/clinical tools as appropriate.
• Ensure that Inspirit Senior Living philosophy and principles are implemented on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor the 24-Hour Report for entries indicating physical/behavioral changes and proper/complete documentation.
• Communicate regularly with families and physician as necessary.
• Wellness Visits.
• Identify the on-going needs of all residents in order to maintain their health and wellness.
• Illness visits.
• Act as a liaison of all health services such as Home Health or Mental Health Associations, etc., to facilitate communication and ensure that all necessary services are being provided.
• Act as a liaison with the pharmacy to ensure effective services to residents, families and Inspirit Senior Living team members and to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain communication and assist with the coordination of services with other health care facilities to ensure the continuum of care for residents who have been transferred to other health care facilities.
• Provide emergency first aid to residents and team members as needed.
• Monitor all infections, and/or accidents/incidents of residents.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to team members as needed.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and coach others on its importance.

Requirements

Education: Professional Nursing License (LPN)

Pre-placement drug test and criminal background check.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good organizational and time management skills. Exhibits a caring and compassionate attitude while articulating true concern for people. Able to work flexible hours and be available to respond during off-duty hours to community problems and emergencies. Possess good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Possess the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in the language of the residents.

Summary

The LPN is responsible for the monitoring of the health and wellness of the residents. The responsibilities include but are not limited to; overall well-being of the residents; medication management; supervising and training of team members; communication with all resident support services and families; quality assurance; and regulatory compliance. The LPN completes any required training and becomes knowledgeable in Inspirit Senior Living Philosophy, principles of service, and policies and procedures, and state regulations.