Compassionate LPN for Geriatric Care & Med Management

American House Senior Living Communities; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American House Senior Living Communities seeks an LPN to provide high-quality residential care under the Wellness Director. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring resident status, and documenting care in accordance with policy.

Ideal candidates have an active LPN license, 2+ years in long-term care or geriatrics, and a compassionate bedside manner. Evening/weekend availability is preferred, with a focus on safety and respectful resident interaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience in long-term care or geriatrics.
• Experience with dementia residents preferred.
• Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
• Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Exceptional staff training and customer service skills.
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents.
• Provides medication administration, handling, & storage as follows: pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation.
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts.
• Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation.
• Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director.
• Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents.
• Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
• Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation.
• Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed.
• Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department

Skills

Nursing experience

Dementia care

CPR/First Aid

LPN license

Geriatrics knowledge

Evenings/weekends

Education

Accredited School of Nursing graduate

Minimum age 18

Job description

American House Senior Living Communities seeks an LPN to provide high-quality residential care under the Wellness Director. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring resident status, and documenting care in accordance with policy.

Ideal candidates have an active LPN license, 2+ years in long-term care or geriatrics, and a compassionate bedside manner. Evening/weekend availability is preferred, with a focus on safety and respectful resident interaction.