Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Memory Care- FT evenings

Vista Prairie Communities; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Prairie Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for memory care, offering full time evening shifts. The successful candidate will monitor clients' needs and provide care under the direction of an RN while assisting in mentoring new staff.

Responsibilities include reporting changes in client conditions, administering medications, and supporting residents with dementia. Candidates must be licensed in Iowa and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Registered and licensed with the State of Iowa as an LPN.
• Must have a minimum age of twenty-one (21).
• Knowledge of dementia care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients' needs under RN supervision.
• Initiate emergency treatment when necessary.
• Assist RN in mentoring new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with the elderly

Knowledge of state and federal regulations

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Memory Care – Full Time Evenings

Full-time

Hours: 2pm-10pm

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Works under the direction of the RN to monitor clients' needs and changes in condition, conducting focused assessments when appropriate and reporting the results to the RN.
• Ensures that unlicensed staff members perform their duties and responsibilities are accomplished in a timely, quality manner and reports problems to the RN.
• Reports changes or problems in resident conditions or other concerns about clients to the RN in a timely manner.
• Initiates emergency treatment and reports to the RN.
• Reviews client care plans developed by the RN and consults with RN about resident conditions and their treatments.
• Assists with implementation of physician orders.
• Ensures accuracy and promptness in transcribing physician orders.
• Carries out proper charting practices and documentation procedures.
• Assembles and operates equipment such as oxygen suppliers and other equipment used for resident care.
• Orders, sets up and administers medications.
• Assists RN in orienting, training and mentoring new staff.
• Attends required meetings, in-service training programs, and conferences.
• Performs delegated tasks and other duties as assigned by the RN.
• Assists the RN in the monitoring and evaluation of the job performance of unlicensed staff.
• Consults with RN regarding unlicensed staff performance.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of unlicensed staff within established guidelines.
• Assists unlicensed staff as necessary in performing their duties.

ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND DISCHARGE FUNCTIONS

• Assists with startup of services for new resident transfers to settings such as hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living and discharges as requested by RN supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be registered and licensed with the State of Iowa as an LPN, and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of state, federal and local regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable about validation techniques, reality orientation and/or appropriate diversionary activities for clients with dementia.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing service practices.
• Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons.
• Must be knowledgeable on current policies and procedures; including the ability to write procedures.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people, dementia residents and occasionally challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, when necessary.
• Some travel to meetings and seminars required.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vista Prairie Communities is an equal opportunity employer.