Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary: $30 - $35/hr

Schedule: Night Shift 11:00pm- 7:00am

Status: Full-time

What does Kensington Senior Living offer you?

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other optional benefits.
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Complimentary Meals 
• Growth Opportunities

Summary:

The LPN is responsible to provide supervision and coordination of medication management, resident care delivery, and assistance with execution of activities programs in the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhood. Additionally, the LPN assists the Director of Nursing in setting standards of nursing care and management of residents under the direction of a physician.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assists in the initial assessment and development of Individualized Service Plans for incoming residents.

• Interviews and examines current residents to assess needs, monitors and records resident medical condition and behavioral changes, assists in the formal process to re-assess resident care needs, and recommends adjustments to care plans.

• Assists the Director of Assisted Living or Director of Memory Care with creating daily assignments and supervising delivery of resident care and assistance by the Care staff .

• Coordinates the medication management process and supervises the ordering, delivery, storage, administering, and disposal of medications.  
• Provides direct daily supervision Medication Assistant staff activities.

• Participates in discharge planning and the move-in and transfer of residents.

• Participates in evaluating and improving resident care policies and procedures, communicates them to staff, delivers in-services training, and reinforces proper performance on daily work.

• Works cooperatively with residents, residents’ families and representatives, community staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers. 
• Acts as liaison with the community and residents’ supervising physician.

• Assures that all resident records are accurate, complete and all mandatory forms are on file in full accordance with regulatory requirements, community quality standards, and resident rights. Maintains confidentiality of resident and community information

• Directs neighborhood team members and residents in executing of emergency and disaster procedures by during drills and actual events.

• Provides daily report to the Assisted Living or Memory Care Manager concerning community conditions, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.

• Participates in other professional development activities as required.

Knowledge and Skill: 

• Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to calculate figures related to budgetary items, staffing needs, medication dosages, and amounts such as percentages and area.
• Knowledge of applicable health care and employment Federal and State regulations.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including; Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Property Management Systems.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as an LPN.
• Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with peop