LPN

Phoenix Senior Living

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lexington Country Place is seeking LPNs to join their team. The LPN reports to the Director of Nursing and may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid quarterly for up to five years.

Shift options include 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am with every other weekend; PRN shifts are available. You will monitor health, provide leadership in resident care, and support wellness programs along with family communication.

Qualifications

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Minimum of 1 year experience with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
Must show leadership capabilities.
Knowledge of Assisted Living or Dementia care preferred.
Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Identify ongoing needs and services via the PSP process.
Ensure follow-through and documentation for changes in care needs.
Assist Wellness Director with monthly wellness visits and PSP updates.
Inform Wellness/Executive Director of changes in meds or service levels.
Obtain weights and vital signs monthly for residents.
Assist with direct resident care as needed.

Skills

Infection control

MS Office

PSP implementation

End-of-life care

Time management

Documentation

Risk management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

1 year elder care experience

Tools

State audit tools

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