LPN

Phoenix Senior Living; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix at Opelika is seeking a Wellness Nurse to join their care team. The LPN reports to the Wellness Director and provides leadership support with resident care and services.

Responsibilities include medication administration, PSP development, and documenting changes in residents' care plans; ability to monitor vital signs and assist with monthly wellness visits; weekend/evening hours required according to shift schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/Personalized Service Plan (PSP) process.
• Ensure proper follow-through and documentation for residents with changes in clinical care needs.
• Assist Wellness Director with completing monthly wellness visits and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly care.
• Inform Wellness Director/Executive Director of any changes in medication or service level that may affect tier level or move-out.
• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to wellness updates.
• Provide direct resident care as needed.

Skills

LPN / RN

Leadership

Dementia care

Education

LPN or RN license

Job description

The Phoenix at Opelika

is seeking a Wellness Nurses to join their team!

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

Shift Details

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Mon-Fri ; Every other weekend required

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