Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living; Chillum (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with match

PTO and volunteer hours

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance and access to 6,k

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct care in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings. You will assess residents, administer medications, and support care plans, while guiding care associates.

This on-site role offers shift differentials for evenings and nights and a comprehensive benefits package. Maryland LPN license and CPR are required; one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Maryland LPN license is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with residents and families using a consistent caregiver approach.
• Assess, observe, and document residents' clinical status in the EMR and notify the provider when necessary.
• Update care plans as needed to reflect changes in care needs.
• Supervise and lead care associates.
• Administer medications timely and accurately.
• Participate in meetings related to resident outcomes and care.
• Respond to residents, families, or responsible parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Review clinical indicators such as falls, wounds, nutrition, and antipsychotic use.

Skills

Compassion for seniors

Resident advocacy

Education

Maryland LPN license

Job description

Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and provide exceptional care to residents in our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings

In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and quality of life of our residents. You will provide direct clinical care within the neighborhood, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with established nursing standards of practice, state board of nursing regulations, and Erickson Senior Living policies and procedures.

Compensation: $32.00 per hour alongside additional shift differential earnings (Evening and Night Shift)

What we offer:

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact:

• Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing the resident first.
• Assessing, observing, and evaluating resident’s clinical condition, document findings in the resident electronic medical record, and notify the provider and/or RN when necessary.
• Updating or modifying care plans as needed to reflect any changes to a resident’s care and service needs.
• Supervising and leading care associates
• Administering medications timely, accurately, and according to orders.
• Participating in meetings related to resident outcomes and care
• Responding to residents, family, or responsible parties in a timely and professional manner
• Participating in the review of clinical indicator reviews – falls, wounds, nutrition, antipsychotic use, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by RN clinical leader

What you will need:

• Licensed by the State of Maryland as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• CPR certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred
• A passion to care for seniors and be a strong resident advocate
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law