LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Masonicare; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT is seeking a per diem LPN to provide nursing care for residents in Assisted Living & Memory Care. The LPN works under the supervision of the SALSA and collaborates with the health care team to implement resident services plans.

Responsibilities include data collection for care plans, effective communication with residents and families, education and counseling, timely documentation, and oversight of medication management with the SALSA/RN designee.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• 1-2 years clinical experience in hospital or similar health care setting preferred.
• Current LPN license; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to resident care plans by data collection and participation in care planning meetings.
• Communicates with residents, families and health care team to meet needs.
• Provides education and counseling to residents and families about AL procedures and care needs.
• Documents information in client service records in a timely, concise manner.
• Oversees medication management under SALSA/RN designee and collaborates with physicians and outside agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education & Counseling

Documentation

Supervision

Collaboration

Education

LPN license

CPR Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Masonicareat Ashlar Village – Wallingford, CT

Per Diem

**ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE**

Under the supervision of a SALSA, the LPN provides nursing care for a select group of residents by providing supportive and restorative care, teaching and collaborating in the implementation of the resident services plan.

LPN - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the resident care and service plans by collecting data based on age, needs and abilities in an ongoing and systematic manner and participating in regular care planning meetings.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents, families, colleagues and other members of the health care team to meet resident needs.
• Provides education, supervision and counseling to resident and family regarding AL procedures and other care needs.
• Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner in the client service record.
• Conducts supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required.
• Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
• Under supervision of SALSA/RN DESIGNEE and in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists and outside agencies, will be responsible for oversight of medication management including but not limited to ordering, storing, reconciling and preparing medications for administration and/or CNA prompt.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

Experience: 1-2 years-clinical experience in a hospital or similar health care setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current LPN license; CPR certification Registration.

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