Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Artis Senior Living; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential clinical support for residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This full-time role involves assessing resident needs, administering medication, and ensuring a compassionate care environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to honoring the past and celebrating the present for our residents.

Qualifications

• Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia or behavioral health conditions is essential.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical monitoring and support for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia.
• Administer medication and document care provided.
• Supervise Care Partners and Home Health Aides.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Emotional Support

Medication Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job 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.