LPN - Assisted Living

Homewood Retirement Centers, Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Living Frederick is seeking a PRN LPN to assess direct resident care and administer prescribed medications. This role requires a Maryland LPN license, ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 30 pounds, and a commitment to confidential resident information; duties include coordinating with Nursing Assistants and supporting admissions, discharges, and physician orders.

Join a team dedicated to compassionate elder care with competitive benefits, including PTO, tuition reimbursement,

Qualifications

• Current and valid LPN license in Maryland.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and staff information.
• Ability to stand, walk, and assist with lifting as needed during an 8-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Assesses direct resident care and administers prescribed medications.
• Transcribes and carries out physician orders; assists with physician visits.
• Assigns care tasks to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides; monitors delivery of care.
• Maintains accurate records of medical and nursing care for residents.
• Participates in resident care planning and discharge planning.
• Responds promptly to emergencies and unexpected behaviors.

Skills

LPN license

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Team coordination

Job description

Homewood Living Frederick

Shift: PRN

Status: PRN

Salary: 28.65 - 31.65 Hourly

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What's in it for you?

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary

Assesses the direct delivery of resident care and administers prescribed medications.

Essential Functions

• Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.
• Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents.
• Assigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of care.
• Accurately transcribes and carries out all physicians orders and assists with physician visits.
• Participates in resident care planning.
• Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol.
• Assists with admissions and discharges of residents.
• Assists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
• Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
• Assists with carrying out physician orders.
• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current and valid LPN license in the state providing nursing care.
• Possesses judgment capabilities, initiative and dependability.
• Ability to read, write and understand English well.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift.
• Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus would be required during the shift in evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) respond to emergency needs of the Retirement Community.
• Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications.
• Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate to residents at a level they can understand.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an 8 hour shift. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.