Lead LPN: Resident Care & Team Leadership

Westminstercommons; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminstercommons in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants in daily activities. This full-time role requires adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and to the facility's policies.

You will lead nursing staff, coordinate care plans, document on charts, administer medications, and participate in quality assurance and rounds with physicians as needed.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure is required.
• Strong nursing assessment and documentation skills.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent communication and patience with residents.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care industry.
• Meet with assigned nursing staff to plan shift services and activities.
• Chart nurses’ notes and transcribe physician orders accurately.
• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort, monitor patients closely.
• Attend in-service education and ensure confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Patient care

Team supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with state license

Job description

Westminstercommons in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants in daily activities. This full-time role requires adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and to the facility's policies.

You will lead nursing staff, coordinate care plans, document on charts, administer medications, and participate in quality assurance and rounds with physicians as needed.