LPN

The Neighborhood At Paducah; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neighborhood at Paducah is seeking a Wellness Nurse/LPN to join our team in Paducah, KY. The LPN reports to the Wellness Director and supports resident health, wellness initiatives, and care coordination.

Responsibilities include medication administration, resident assessments through PSP, and collaboration with families and support services. Weekend availability and leadership demonstrated in prior roles are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Communication with families

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Job description

The Neighborhood at Paducah 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.

Principal 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