Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

UNAVAILABLE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and retirement program

Job summary

Livingston Place Assisted Living is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide personalized care to residents. The role involves monitoring health, managing medications, and supervising the care team, ensuring residents are treated with dignity. The position requires a valid nursing license and at least six months of experience, preferably with seniors. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $73,500, depending on experience and location, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate nursing licensure (i.e., RN, LVN, LPN).
• Minimum six months of on-job experience as a licensed nurse required.
• Receive and maintain CPR and all other required certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide status reports to incoming nursing staff and obtain reports from outgoing staff.
• Chart and maintain medical charts of all pertinent resident information.
• Complete periodic re-evaluation of resident ADL assistance needs.

Skills

Caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Point Click Care/electronic health record

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), active and in good standing

Minimum six months of on-job experience as a licensed nurse

CPR and all other required certification(s)

Job description

Overview

At Livingston Place Assisted Living on Southern Avenue, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing personalized care to residents at the facility. A LPN supports the nursing department and the residents by monitoring residents' health, managing and controlling all phases of resident medications, treatment, and care as assigned. This role supervises the direct care provided by the care team in the assigned unit and ensures residents are treated with dignity and kindness. The Licensed Practical Nurse must understand and implement the corporate mission and administer policies and procedures in such a way as to promote the desired business image of the community to residents, guests, and staff members.

This is a PRN position - multiple shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Provide status reports to incoming nursing staff and obtain reports from outgoing nursing staff
• Chart and maintain medical charts and/or progress notes of all pertinent resident information including but not limited to admissions, discharges and transfers, changes of condition, notifications to family, health practitioners, family/responsible parties, case managers, pharmacies, and all other communication related to resident care
• Complete periodic re-evaluation of resident ADL assistance needs, self-medication evaluations, and other re-evaluations as scheduled
• Complete incident/accident report for resident and/or personnel before leaving the shift
• Pass morning, afternoon, and evening medications, staying with each resident until medication is consumed; chart and explain all variances in the resident record
• Reorder, receive, record, and/or restock all medications from the pharmacy
• Complete the counting of controlled substances before accepting the medication cart keys and before handing the medication cart keys off to the oncoming nurse
• Assist in all care of residents as needed
• Provide direct supervision of care provided by the care team
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records according to established procedures
• Ensure safe and comfortable accommodations for residents and respond to inquiries for information or assistance in a prompt and courteous manner
• Communicate as needed with doctors, families, and other appropriate parties concerning resident status, change in status, need for an appointment, and other related needs
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with staff, inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments and facilities within the community
• Create and maintain an excellent atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Must have appropriate nursing licensure (i.e., Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), etc.). License must be active and in good standing
• Minimum six months of on‑job experience as a licensed nurse required; experience providing care to seniors preferred
• Receive and maintain CPR and all other required certification(s)
• Supervisory/administrative experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly
• Proficiency in English required
• Proficiency in Point Click Care/electronic health record and electronic medication administration

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For (Insert State) this ranges from $70,000 - $73,500 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.