LPN

Phoenix Senior Living; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Jamestown, operated by Phoenix Senior Living, in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Wellness Nurse (LPN) to join its dedicated team. The LPN reports to the Wellness Director and will monitor residents' health, assist with medication administration, and support wellness initiatives.

This role requires a current LPN or RN license, at least one year of experience with elders, and demonstrated leadership.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN or RN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and wellbeing of residents and support wellness with leadership.
• Administer medications and communicate with resident support services and families.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance and reflect the PSP during wellness visits.
• Lead and support all elements of wellness and oversee changes in care plans as needed.
• Assist Wellness Director with completing monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical care

Education

LPN or RN license

Job description

The Pearl at Jamestown is seeking a Wellness Nurses to join their team!

The LPN (Nurse MedTech) reports directly to the Wellness Director.

Shift Details - 12 Hour Rotating Shifts - Night Shift (6p-6a)

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

PURPOSE

The Wellness Nurse/Nurse Med Tech is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care administration, communication with resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix programs and services.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process
• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care needs
• Assist the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly
• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing monthly wellness health updatesAssist with direct resident care as needed

Education/Experience/Licensure- Certification

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times