LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Assisted Living

Masonicare Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp. in Mystic, CT, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the night shift in our Assisted Living/Memory Care unit. You will provide nursing care under supervision, contribute to resident service plans and collaborate with the health care team.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and an active LPN license with CPR certification. Experience in a hospital or similar setting is preferred, with supervisory responsibilities and medication management

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/Registration.

Responsibilities

• Collect data on residents to inform care plans and participate in regular care planning meetings.
• Communicate and collaborate with residents, families, colleagues and health care team to meet needs.
• Provide education, supervision and counseling on AL procedures and care needs.
• Document accurate information in the client service record in a timely manner.
• Conduct supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required.
• Participate in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops to enhance skills.
• Oversee medication management under supervision of SALSA/RN designee with physicians/pharmacists and outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Assisted Living (NIGHT SHIFT)

Masonicare at Mystic - Mystic, CT

Night Shift / 32 hours per week

ASSISTED LIVING / MEMORY CARE UNIT

Under the supervision of a SALSA, 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:

• 1. 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.
• 2. Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents, families, colleagues and other members of the health care team to meet resident needs.
• 3. Provides education, supervision and counseling to resident and family regarding AL procedures and other care needs.
• 4. Documents accurate, pertinent and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner in the client service record.
• 5. Conducts supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required.
• 6. Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
• 7. 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.
• 8. 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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