Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Artis Senior Living of Brick; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll play a key role in providing clinical support and emotional care to residents, ensuring their safety and comfort. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the elderly while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about serving others and want to be part of a caring community, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess current LPN or LVN designation.
• Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical monitoring and support for residents.
• Administer medication and document care provided.
• Supervise Care Partners and ensure quality service.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Medication Administration

Resident Assessment

Emotional Support

Supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Continuing Education Credits

Job description

Artis Senior Living
Eatontown, NJ 07724, USA

Description

*Starting pay is $33 / hour!
*This is a full time, 2nd shift position, working 3pm-11pm. Every other weekend is required!

The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN will provide clinical monitoring and support for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Ensures that all restorative, support and preventative measures are met in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations. Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia or behavioral health conditions, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The LPN will:

• Take an active role in resident assessments, development of service plans, and daily care.
• Oversee and implement the self-administered medication management program for residents.
• Administer medication and/or treatment to residents in accordance with physician orders.
• Document and report care provided and resident observations including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental, or behavioral conditions.
• Provide emotional support, physical comfort and ensure ongoing safety of residents.
• Supervise Care Partners and Home Health Aides in providing resident care in accordance with State, Federal and Artis guidelines.
• Ensure residents receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes their individual needs and rights.
• Assist in the marketing of the community by touring and participating in public relation events; establishing relationships with potential resident referral sources.
• Assist with resident move-ins and relocations, help residents acclimate to their new surroundings and community personnel.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) designation as granted by State Board of Nursing.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred.

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