LPN--Part Time

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our part-time care team. You will deliver quality nursing care, coordinate physical, social, and emotional needs, and follow physician orders to support residents' wellness.

Responsibilities include medication management, timely documentation, teamwork with CNAs/RMAs, assisting with meals, monitoring safety, and reporting changes in resident condition to the Healthcare Director.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee.
• Experience working with seniors in assisted living or LTC preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and supervise staff as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication with good critical thinking.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Physically able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work a flexible 8-16 hour schedule, including weekends/holidays.
• Willing to attend required trainings and CEUs; certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to residents in a respectful, dignified manner.
• Coordinate physical, social, and emotional aspects of care per physician orders.
• Execute medication management plan; monitor effectiveness and communicate changes.
• Continuously assess resident needs and update relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure resident wellness and safety with proper documentation.
• Work in a team to meet resident needs; respond to emergencies calmly.
• Report incidents and condition changes with appropriate documentation.
• Assist with meals and monitor nutrition; maintain dining room duties.
• Maintain accurate records and positive relationships across departments.
• Provide reports on resident status to the on-coming nursing team each shift.

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Physical stamina

Education

LPN license

Job description

## LPN--Part TimeApplylocations: Nashville, Tennesseetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-0039168234 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee 37221# Job DescriptionThe LPN provides quality nursing care and services to residents in a respectful and dignified manner, ensuring the delivery of care and services. The LPN coordinates physical, social, and emotional aspects of assisted living care and services in accordance with the physician’s orders and the resident’s choices.* Execution of the medication management plan including periodic review of the documentation, observation of the effectiveness of the plan, communication to the physician when changes are needed or outcomes are not appropriate* Continuous assessment of resident needs with updates to appropriate individuals as it relates to care, services and changes in condition* Implement measures to ensure resident wellness and safety and the appropriate documentation of those measures* Work in a team fashion to meet resident needs* Respond to emergencies timely and in a calm and competent manner* Report incidents and changes in resident condition to Healthcare Director and with the appropriate documentation* Be an active part of all activities including community events* Be present and assist with the delivery of meals in the dining room, monitoring resident acceptance of diets and assuring adequate nutrition* Maintain high standards with regard to record keeping, resident and staff documentation* Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments* Identify risk factors for residents and initiate interventions including the appropriate documentation of that intervention* Provide a thorough report of resident status to on-coming nursing team, at each change of shift, and in the Daily Log* Provide motivation and direction to CNA/RMA’s* Must be certified or willing to take and pass the certification classes required by the state in which employed* Attend required trainings, CEU’s and staff meetings* Adhere to and implement all policies and procedures* Practice proper body mechanics and safe resident transferring techniques* Adhere to attendance policies; report to work on time and prepared to begin duties* Complete all other assigned dutiesRequirements:* Current LPN license to practice nursing in the state in which the community is located, holding a license in good standing with the Board of Nursing* Experience working with the senior population, preferably in assisted living or LTC* Must be a team player who works well with others and has experience supervising staff* Must possess critical thinking skills, ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing* Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently with strong organizational skills* Must be in good physical condition and be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs* Must be willing to work an 8-16 hour flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays* Must attend all required trainings, CEU’s and staff meetings* Must be certified or willing to take and pass the certification class required by the state in which employed