LPN

LanePark; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LanePark in Oregon seeks a qualified Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This role involves assisting in maintaining the well-being of residents and supervising direct care staff while adhering to licensing regulations.

Key responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Strong communication and nursing care experience with a senior population are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a position involving coordination or supervision of direct care staff.
• Experience providing nursing care to a senior population required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory agency standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining environment in the best interests of residents.
• Monitors resident within State Licensure regulations.
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician.

Skills

Coordination of direct care staff

Communication skills

Knowledge of medication interactions

Education

Current State licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Job Description

• Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment in the best interests of residents.
• Monitors resident within State Licensure regulations; may supervise and direct resident assistants where allowed by State Licensure regulations.
• Assists in writing service plans based on resident needs.
• Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, professional standards, federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Monitors responses to treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies the Wellness Director or Executive Director of any issues. Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Counts controlled substances with off going nurse; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room and security of discontinued medicine in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
• Assist with move-out process relevant to medication and treatment orders.
• Oversees the Resident Assistants and Housekeeping Assistants assigned to their shift.

Qualifications

• Current State licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Experience in a position involving coordination or supervision of direct care staff.
• Experience providing nursing care to a senior population required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory agency standards and guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations, professional standards and nursing procedures as related to community population.