First Shift LPN: Care Leader for Resident Comfort

Heritage Assisted Living & Memory Care; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking a devoted nursing professional to enhance resident care and family support within a heartful care environment. The role involves administering medications, supervising non-nursing staff, and ensuring accurate medical documentation and safety.

Responsibilities include shift handovers, incident review with leadership, adherence to ALF health care laws, and maintaining a dignified, caring atmosphere for residents, families, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Decision-making and prioritization
• Take calls from staff during nights/weekends
• Discuss resident conditions during shift handovers
• Communicate clearly and timely
• Count controlled substances with outgoing nurse and ensure accuracy
• Check, order and administer medications accurately
• Avoid pre-pouring medications and ensure correct dosages
• Understand medication interactions and side effects
• Keep medication cart locked at all times
• Document required forms at admission and ongoing
• Maintain ECC and LNS logs and progress notes
• Assist in resident evaluations
• Provide hands-on care as needed
• Review incident reports with ADORS and take action
• Follow ALF regulations for assisted living health care
• Maintain safe environment to prevent harm
• Practice proper body mechanics and safety
• Follow policies in emergencies
• Provide daily feedback to nursing associates
• Support performance evaluations for Resident Assistants
• Ensure associates participate in resident activities
• Respond promptly to resident, family, and visitor requests
• Maintain safe, clean, orderly environment
• Support dignified, caring atmosphere for all
• Wear clean and appropriate dress
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Be considered essential personnel during emergencies
• Take initiative and seek information to offer solutions
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested
• Take on special projects beyond regular duties

Job description

Heritage Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking a devoted nursing professional to enhance resident care and family support within a heartful care environment. The role involves administering medications, supervising non-nursing staff, and ensuring accurate medical documentation and safety.

Responsibilities include shift handovers, incident review with leadership, adherence to ALF health care laws, and maintaining a dignified, caring atmosphere for residents, families, and co-workers.