LPN - Country Place Senior Living Hamilton

Country Place Senior Living of Hamilton; Hamilton (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Country Place Senior Living of Hamilton is seeking a Full Time LPN to provide compassionate care to residents under state regulations. The role emphasizes proactive care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the administrator and medical staff. Salary is based on education and experience.

Associates degree preferred; RN? Actually LPN. Requirements include nursing license, elderly care experience, and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; HS diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license.
• Clinical experience with the elderly; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English with residents, families and staff.
• Ability to be on-call and respond to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents according to policy and standards.
• Promptly report changes and safety concerns to Administrator or physicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of care.
• Foster warm, respectful interactions with residents and families.
• Assist in maintaining resident safety and well-being at all times.

Skills

Patient care

Supervisory experience

Team communication

English fluency

On-call availability

Education

Associate degree in nursing (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Nursing diploma/certificate

Job description

Country Place Senior Living of Hamilton is a place where seniors truly feel at home, remain active, and maintain their dignity. Enter any of our residences and you'll sense something special too!Apply today – seeking a Full Time LPN! Salaried Position, Excellent Benefit Package including 401K. Salary based on education and experience level.Job Duties:Responsible for the care-taking of Country Place Senior Living Residents according to Company Policy and applicable state regulatory requirements and standards. Remains pro-active in provision of care and relationships with Residents. Promptly reports changes, pertinent issues, safety hazards, etc., to Administrator, Resident’s family and/or Resident’s physician or medical Administrator. Maintains professional courtesy and demeanor with Residents, families, regulatory officials, staff and visitors at all times.1. Associates Degree preferred; High School graduate or GED required.2. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with a current state license, and clinical experience with at least six months working with the elderly.3. 2+ year’s supervisory experience.4. Positive demeanor, high energy level and ability to move smoothly between shifting priorities.5. Verbal and written communication skills in the English language necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, Residents, family members and the public, and for required written documentation or reports.6. Ability to speak, read and write English.7. Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, Residents, family members and regulatory officials.8. Dependability. Ability to be on-call and step in where needed9. Maintain continual awareness of potential hazards, taking necessary measures to ensure Resident safety.10. Aptitude and ability to relate to personality styles, temperaments and needs of individual Residents by adjusting communication, disposition, demeanor, etc., accordingly.11. Demonstrates a warm, caring and outgoing personality.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. Full range of motion capability; arms and trunk. Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, reach and climb.2. Gross and fine motor coordination to allow the manipulation of equipment utilized in the performance of activities.3. Ability to lift/carry medium weight (up to 40 lbs.), light pushing/pulling (up to 60 lbs.).4. Ability to provide personal care to Residents which includes ambulating, lifting, toileting and turning the individual of at least 150 lbs.5. Ability to hear within normal ranges, vision (corrected if necessary) to allow reading and the discernment of color, and normal sense of touch.6. Ability to withstand temperature fluctuations normally found within an office environment, and varying weather conditions which may exist while performing outdoor duties such as supporting activities and events.