Licensed Practical Nurse

Trustwell Living, LLC; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC is seeking a Licensed Nurse to provide direct resident care per individualized care plans in an in-home/assisted living setting. You will monitor conditions, document changes, and communicate with the Health Services Director.

The role includes supervision of resident assistants and adherence to federal/state laws and community policies. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining privacy, and ensuring a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with at least 1 year in-home health or geriatric nursing.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Maintains license and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Complies with federal and state laws and community policies.
• Monitors resident health status and reports changes to Health Services Director.
• Administers medications/treatments per community policies.
• Ensures resident privacy and dignity and safe environment.
• Documents resident data and communicates care plan changes to staff.
• Supports daily ADL activities and supervision of resident assistants.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains infection control procedures.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

ADL support

Education

Licensed Nurse license

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct resident care and supervision of residents needs per individualized service/care plan, monitors residents for change of condition and signs/symptoms of illness according to federal and state laws and regulations and according to the policies of the Community. Responsible to communicate and document resident changes or concerns to Health Services Director. Assist in supervision of resident assistants.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct resident care and supervision of residents needs per individualized service/care plan, monitors residents for change of condition and signs/symptoms of illness according to federal and state laws and regulations and according to the policies of the Community. Responsible to communicate and document resident changes or concerns to Health Services Director. Assist in supervision of resident assistants.

Reports To

HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR

Position Responsibilities

• Complies with all federal and state laws, including state Resident Rights’ law.
• Complies with all Community policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable of state regulations pertaining to resident care.
• Monitors resident health status.
• Ensures resident privacy and dignity.
• Assesses, documents and reports change in resident condition.
• Provides emergency medical intervention as needed.
• Administers medications/treatments per community policies/procedures.
• Ensures implementation resident’s individualized care plan.
• Provides recommendation to DOW for changes to resident care plan.
• Communicates residents care plan changes to resident assistants.
• Documents resident medical data per community policy.
• Documents new physician orders and communicates change to nursing staff.
• Monitors ADL documentation per community policy.
• Documents, investigates and timely reports all resident incidents.
• Immediately intervenes, reports and investigates suspected or alleged verbal, physical, sexual abuse or theft from resident.
• Maintains safe storage of medication.
• Reviews monthly weight/vital sign documentation.
• Implements and monitors behavioral management interventions.
• Assist residents with daily ADL’s.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents, families, and community.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents and staff.
• Practices universal precautions.
• Complies and oversees infection control procedures per community policy.
• Reports safety concerns and maintenance issues to supervisor.

Employment Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in provided services.
• Ability to utilize and apply basic management principles.
• Ability to recognize and communicate problems effectively.
• Ability to relate to the public, Residents, families, staff, other professionals appropriately.
• Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to adhere to and communicate policy and procedures.
• Ability/willingness to improve skills of self and staff; to be active professionally
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds regularly.
• Maintains appropriate and required license.

Training And Experience

Licensed Nurse with a minimum of at least one-year in-home health or geriatric nursing in a similar position. Rehabilitative and restorative experience helpful. CPR/First Aid certification