LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Assisted Living

Masonicare; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Mystic, CT is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for night shift (32 hours per week) in Assisted Living / Memory Care Unit. Under supervision, you will provide nursing care, educate residents and families, and collaborate on resident service plans.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, active LPN license, and CPR certification; 1–2 years clinical experience preferred. Supervisory and medication management duties are involved as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• Current LPN license; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to resident care plans by data collection and care planning participation.
• Communicates with residents, families, colleagues and health care team to meet needs.
• Provides education and counseling to residents and families on AL procedures and care needs.
• Documents information timely and accurately in the client service record.
• Oversees medication management under supervision and collaborates with SALSA/RN designee and physicians.

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:

• 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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