Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Artis Senior Living; Lexington (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in assisted living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide clinical support and care for residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule on the second shift and requires a commitment to quality service and emotional support for residents. The LPN will oversee medication management and ensure the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment.

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 $40 / hour!
*This is a full-time position offering a flexible schedule on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)! Every other weekend is required!

The 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.

Artis Senior Living is aportfolio of 25 Assisted Living and Memory Care communities serving over 1,500 families today.To empower our residents to live more independently, we build a bridge between their lifelong identity and their present daily life. By gathering a thorough and thoughtful understanding of their history, interests, and personal qualities, we create a structure and routine that promotes better health, reduces stress and increases engagement and joy - that's why we like to say we are good at "Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today."

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.