LPN (FT Evening)

FiveStar Senior Living.; Hagerstown (MD); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A senior living community in Hagerstown, Maryland is seeking a Licensed Caregiver – LPN to provide high-quality care to residents. This role includes assisting residents with personal hygiene, supporting medication management, and monitoring health status. The ideal candidate must have a valid nursing license, CPR certification, and effective communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality care to residents under supervision.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and medication.
• Report on residents' health and maintain documentation.

Connaissances

Time management

Medication management

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid nursing license

Current CPR certification

Description du poste

Overview

The Licensed Caregiver – LPN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Supporting residents with medication.
• Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community.
• Toileting, incontinent care.
• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse.
• Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively.
• Detail daily reports at end of shift.
• Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones.
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor.
• Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly.
• Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices.
• Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintain CEU requirements.
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Staff supervision.
• Assessment and resident care skills.
• Medication management principles and practice.
• Written and verbal communication skills.