LPN

Loudonville Assisted Living Residence; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudonville Assisted Living Residence in upstate New York is seeking an experienced LPN to supervise residents and staff on the shift, coordinate care with physicians, and ensure safety and quality of service for our senior community.

This full-time, hourly position includes oversight of Medication Techs and Home Health Aides, with occasional weekend hours. A valid NY LPN license and prior senior care experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing with the New York State Licensing Authority.
• Prior experience in care for seniors preferred.
• Case management experience desirable.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents’ health needs in coordination with the primary physician and care providers.
• Oversee intake of medical/medication orders and distribution, and discontinue when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate charting in resident files.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Supervise and direct duties of staff on shift.
• Be familiar with care needs of residents under the enhanced license.
• Meet customer service standards with resident satisfaction as a priority.
• Know State Regulations (DOH) related to care.
• Perform case management tasks as necessary.
• Monitor care needs and report changes to the Program Manager.
• Supervise PCA’s, CNA’s, and Home Health Aides.
• Participate in orientation and training of staff.
• Monitor staff to ensure assignments and duties are completed.
• Identify training needs for staff.
• Assist with scheduling as needed.
• Assist resident care staff with care and illness recognition.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

LPN license (NY)

Job description

Do you have strong communication skills, are great with people, and have a strong work ethic? We may have the ideal job opportunity for you! Loudonville Assisted Living residence is a well-respected, third generation family-owned and-operated business that has proudly served our senior community in upstate New York for over 50 years! We are looking for talented, detail-oriented, and dedicated professionals to ensure a bright future in our organization. If you are personable, energetic, and of high integrity, we have many opportunities for you to take the next step in your professional career!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LPN in is responsible for several aspects of supervision of the residents, and staff. An LPN on the is responsible for maintaining the residents’ safety and care, overseeing the staff for the shift on job performance, and completion of their assignment. This is a position which involves the supervision of the Medication Techs, and Home Health Aides, as well as the coordination of services provided to the residents with other disciplines and providers in the community.

This is a Full-time hourly position in which ever other weekend is a must.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordination and management of residents heath needs with the primary physician, resident, other care providers, and family members
• Supervise the intake of new medical/medication orders as well as distribution, and discontinuing of residents medication
• Accurate and appropriate charting in resident files
• Implement and ensure continued compliance with the policy and procedures
• Oversee/direct duties of staff
• Be knowledgeable with care needs of all the residents under the enhanced license.
• Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction being a priority
• Be knowledgeable of State Regulations (DOH)
• Perform case management tasks as necessary
• Monitor care needs and change in condition, report to Program Manager
• Supervisory responsibility for PCA’s, CNA’s Home Health Aides
• Participating in orientation, training, retraining of staff/new hires
• Monitor staff to ensure assignments and duties are completed
• Identify needs of staff if any additional training is needed
• Assist as needed with scheduling
• Assist resident care staff in providing care, and illness recognition as needed
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed LPN in good standing with the New York State Licensing Authority
• Previous experience in care for seniors preferred
• Case management experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Mental/Visual/Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy (50 pounds) expenditure of physical effort as it relates to lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to routinely lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Extended periods of time are spent walking or standing (on feet)
• Must be able to cope with the physical/emotional stress of the position
• Correctable eyesight must be 20/40
• Correctable hearing must be clear and acceptable at 5 feet
• High-risk exposure to blood borne pathogens