Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Inverness Assisted Living

Lutheran Life Villages; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the health care sector as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Lutheran Life Villages, where compassion meets career growth. With industry-leading pay and a supportive environment, you'll provide essential care to seniors while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off on your birthday

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of two years' experience in long-term care and/or memory care setting.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and/or treatments for residents.
• Coordinates, supervises and evaluates resident care.
• Supervises nursing assistants.

Skills

Strong verbal skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of aging concepts

Dementia knowledge

Education

Licensed Nurse graduate from an accredited state approved school of nursing

Current license to practice in Indiana

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Inverness Assisted Living

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Lutheran Life Villages is hiring LPNs for our beautiful Village at Inverness Assisted Living Memory Care building. If you are a compassionate and dedicated LPN with previous memory care experience, apply today!

Lutheran Life Villages has industry leading pay for nursing professionals. Join our team! LPN pay starting from $30.50 an hour.

Currently hiring 2nd Shift, Full-time & Part-Time

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Qualifications

Education/Training

• Licensed Nurse graduate from an accredited state approved school of nursing
• Current license (or able to obtain) to practice in the State of Indiana.
  
  

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of two years' experience in long-term care and/or memory care setting
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the concepts of aging and the needs and concerns of the elderly.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with those in various stages of dementia.
• Basic computer experience preferred.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

Provides direct care to residents including but not limited to the following:

• Administers medications and/or treatments for residents on unit, adhering to facility policies and procedures and skill level of personnel.
• Follows specifically written physician’s orders.
• Organizes/sets-up med carts; delivers medications to appropriate residents.
• Administers oral, topical, suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Follows all pharmacy and drug administration policies and procedures.
• Adheres to specific administration requirements (ac, pc, etc.) as well as a correct time of administration.
• Verifies start and stop dates on orders before administering.
• Documents all medications administered according to facility policies and procedures.
• Inventories controlled drugs by counting medications at the start and end of each shift.
• Assists with proper disposition of drugs.
• Implements restorative nursing measure, correct aseptic techniques, and other infection control measures when providing nursing care.
• Is accountable for all care and treatment provided for an assigned group of residents.
• Coordinates, supervises and evaluates resident care.
• Supervises nursing assistants.
• Make daily rounds visiting each resident frequently to monitor resident condition and responses to treatment.
• Assures that goals and approaches are current on the resident care plan and are conveyed to and implemented by the nursing staff.
• Observes direct care administered by staff ensuring safe effective care is given in a timely manner as well as completion of other assigned duties.
• Supervises and assures completion of daily and weekly documentation in the resident medical record, resident care plan and other required forms.
• Receives and processes doctors’ orders as required.
• Communicates with nursing and other departments and services.
• Gives oral instructions about nursing care and end-of-shift reports.
• Records information on changes in condition new orders, incidents, etc.
• Informs the Director of Nursing, attending physician, sponsor, and other appropriate staff regarding changes in resident physical, emotional or behavioral status.
• Initiates and contributes to the plan of care for residents, according to resident needs and policy, in order to promote continuity of care from admission through discharge or transfer.
  

Why Join Us?

At Lutheran Life Villages, we bring our core values of Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence (LIFE) into every part of our work. Here, you’ll find the opportunity to contribute to an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for its staff. Our commitment to Leadership means empowering our team members to grow personally and professionally, inspiring others by example. We’re passionate about making a meaningful Impact in the lives of our residents and nurturing relationships built on Friendship and compassion. By pursuing Excellence in all we do, our employees share in our mission to deliver outstanding care.

As a valued member of the LLV team, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being. With offerings from medical, dental, and vision insurance to paid time off on your birthday, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement matching, we’re committed to helping you thrive. Join us on a purposeful journey where your career and compassion come together!

Lutheran Life Villages is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender or any status protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, and performance.

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