LPN

Five Star Senior Living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Lexington Country Place is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our care team in Lexington, KY. The LPN leads resident care, administers medications, and collaborates with families and support services to ensure high-quality wellness delivery.

We require an active LPN or RN license, and leadership ability, with weekend/evening flexibility and experience with elder or dementia care preferred. A $1500 sign-on bonus is offered, paid quarterly for up to five years.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN or RN license.
• Experience with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and wellbeing of residents and provide leadership support with resident care and services.
• Assist with medication care administration and communication with resident support services and families.
• Maintain clinical quality assurance while supporting wellness components of care programs.
• Identify ongoing resident needs through PSP process and reflect changes in care plans.
• Record weights and vital signs and document monthly wellness updates.

Skills

Infection control

MS Office

Personalized Service Plans

End-of-life care

Assisted living philosophy

State regulations

Time management

Documentation

Education

LPN or RN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Lexington Country Place is seeking LPNs to join their team!

The LPN reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

$1500 Sign-On Bonus paid every 3 months for up to 5 years

Shift Details

7am-7pm; every other weekend

7pm-7am; every other weekend

PRN Shifts available

PURPOSE

The LPN 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

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

• 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

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of infection control procedures
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy
• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance tools
• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines
• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills
• Understands basic concepts of risk management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive:

30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs)

Frequency: 50 lbs

Occasionally: 150 lbs

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs)

Frequency: 40 lbs

Occasionally: 70 lbs

Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive:

Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation

Associate should be able to:

Bend: Frequently

Squat: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Climb:Frequently

Reach:Occasionally, 3 feet