LPN in Assisted Living

Prosper Life Care, Inc.; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper Life Care, Inc. in Wickliffe is seeking a motivated LPN for our assisted living community. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs within an Individual Service Plan (ISP) and coordinate services accordingly.

You will work with the Resident Services Director and Caregivers to deliver optimal resident care, supervise staff, and perform various nursing skills as required. Strong coordination and documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in assisted living or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to assess residents and determine needs within an ISP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with Interdisciplinary team and families.
• Supervise caregivers and provide staff guidance as needed.
• Develop and coordinate community educational programs with the Resident Services Director.
• Supervise resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Review admitted residents and implement ISP with the team.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action.
• Complete reports accurately and adhere to schedules.

Skills

Nursing assessment

ISP coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Prosper at Wickliffe is seeking a motivated individual to serve as an LPN in our assisted living community!

The LPN works with the Interdisciplinary team, resident, and family to assess and determine needs within an Individual Service Plan (ISP) and coordinate service provision as identified in the ISP.

The LPN is responsible for working with the Resident Services Director and Caregivers to provide optimum care for each individual resident.

The LPN is responsible for general supervision of staff as well as disciplinary action when needed.

Also during the course of duty, the LPN may be called upon to perform various technical nursing skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting staff in the provision of direct care to residents affords not only the opportunity to serve as a role model but also provides the LPN the opportunity to assess caregivers' skills and a better recognition of the supports and constraints under which the staff function.
• Function as liaison between staff and administration, staff and families, staff and service providers including physicians to promote optimal care for the resident on both a formal and informal basis.
• Works with the Resident Services Director to develop and coordinate the community educational programs including, but not limited to, orientation and in-service for all personnel.
• With the Resident Services Director, directs, evaluates and supervises all resident care and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Reviews residents admitted and implements with the interdepartmental team the Individual Service Plan for each resident.
• Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established time schedules.