LPN (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT is seeking an LPN for per diem shifts to provide nursing care under supervision, and to support resident services plans and collaborative care delivery.

The role includes data collection for care planning, patient and family education, documentation, and oversight of medication management in collaboration with the ALSA Director and healthcare team. Current LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contributes to resident care plans by data collection and care planning.
• Communicates with residents, families and health care team to meet needs.
• Educates and counsels residents and families on AL procedures and care needs.
• Documents information in the client service record in a timely manner.
• Conducts supervisory visits of care staff as required.
• Participates in educational programs and meetings to enhance skills.
• Oversees medication management in collaboration with physicians and pharmacists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

LPN (PER DIEM)

Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT

PER DIEM

Summary of Position:

Under supervision of the ALSA Director, 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.

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 ALSA Director / RN Coordinator 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

Key Competencies:

Clinical, organizational, record keeping, and Documentation skills. Function independently. Exercise sound judgement-teambuilding skills, excellent oral/written communication skills. Knowledge of ALSA regulations.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

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