Licensed Practical Nurse-FT 12 Hour Nights

Harmony Senior Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime benefits

Part-time benefits

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Nashville, Tennessee seeks an LPN to provide high-quality nursing care to residents in an assisted living environment. The role coordinates medical, social, and emotional care per physician orders and resident choices.

You will participate in medication management, ongoing resident assessments, and safety documentation while collaborating with a caring team and supporting activities and meals to ensure nutrition and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license to practice nursing in Tennessee.
• Experience with seniors, preferably in assisted living or LTC.
• Team player with staff supervision experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational abilities.
• Physical condition to sit, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work an 8-16 hour flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.
• Willingness to complete required trainings and CEUs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and coordinate delivery of care per physician orders and resident choices.
• Execute the medication management plan and report changes to the physician as needed.
• Continuously assess resident needs and update care plans with the team.
• Contribute to resident wellness, safety, and accurate documentation.
• Work in a team to meet resident needs and respond to emergencies calmly.
• Report incidents and changes in resident condition with proper documentation.
• Engage in activities and assist with meals, monitoring nutrition.
• Maintain accurate records and foster positive interdepartmental relationships.
• Identify risk factors and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide shift reports and assist in guiding CNAs/RMAs.

Job description

8234 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221

Job Description

The LPN provides quality nursing care and services to residents in a respectful and dignified manner, ensuring the delivery of care and services. The LPN coordinates physical, social, and emotional aspects of assisted living care and services in accordance with the physician’s orders and the resident’s choices.

• Execution of the medication management plan including periodic review of the documentation, observation of the effectiveness of the plan, communication to the physician when changes are needed or outcomes are not appropriate
• Continuous assessment of resident needs with updates to appropriate individuals as it relates to care, services and changes in condition
• Implement measures to ensure resident wellness and safety and the appropriate documentation of those measures
• Work in a team fashion to meet resident needs
• Respond to emergencies timely and in a calm and competent manner
• Report incidents and changes in resident condition to Healthcare Director and with the appropriate documentation
• Be an active part of all activities including community events
• Be present and assist with the delivery of meals in the dining room, monitoring resident acceptance of diets and assuring adequate nutrition
• Maintain high standards with regard to record keeping, resident and staff documentation
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments
• Identify risk factors for residents and initiate interventions including the appropriate documentation of that intervention
• Provide a thorough report of resident status to on-coming nursing team, at each change of shift, and in the Daily Log
• Provide motivation and direction to CNA/RMA’s
• Must be certified or willing to take and pass the certification classes required by the state in which employed
• Attend required trainings, CEU’s and staff meetings
• Adhere to and implement all policies and procedures
• Practice proper body mechanics and safe resident transferring techniques
• Adhere to attendance policies; report to work on time and prepared to begin duties
• Complete all other assigned duties

Requirements:

• Current LPN license to practice nursing in the state in which the community is located, holding a license in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• Experience working with the senior population, preferably in assisted living or LTC
• Must be a team player who works well with others and has experience supervising staff
• Must possess critical thinking skills, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently with strong organizational skills
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be willing to work an 8-16 hour flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Must attend all required trainings, CEU’s and staff meetings
• Must be certified or willing to take and pass the certification class required by the state in which employed
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling