LPN

Pearl-At-Jamestown; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearl at Jamestown is seeking a Wellness Nurse/LPN to join their team in Baton Rouge, LA. The role reports to the Wellness Director and covers 12-hour day and night rotating shifts, providing medication administration and resident care with a focus on wellness and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include identifying resident needs through PSPs, documenting changes, and supporting the Wellness Director.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities.
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Monitors residents' health and wellbeing and provides leadership support with resident care and services.
• Administers medications and communicates with resident support services and families.
• Maintains clinical quality assurance while leading wellness initiatives.
• Identify ongoing needs and services through the Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
• Ensure proper follow-through and documentation for changes in clinical care needs.
• Assist Wellness Director with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
• Record weights and vital signs monthly and maintain wellness health updates.
• Provide direct resident care as needed.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

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 - Day Shift & Night Shift

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 updates
• Assist 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