LPN Licensed Practical Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT is seeking an LPN for the evening shift (24 hrs/week, EOW). Under SALSA supervision, the LPN provides nursing care, supports resident services plans, and collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe medication management and resident education.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with 1–2 years of clinical hospital experience is preferred; current LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contributes to resident care and service plans through data collection and care planning meetings.
• Communicates with residents, families, and health care team to meet resident needs.
• Provides education, supervision and counseling to residents and families on AL procedures.
• Documents information accurately in the client service record in a timely manner.
• Oversees medication management under supervision and in collaboration with physicians and pharmacists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education & counseling

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Masonicareat Ashlar Village – Wallingford, CT

Evening Shift / 24hrs/wk / EOW

**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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