LPN (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Shelton, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT is seeking a Per Diem LPN under supervision of the ALSA Director to provide nursing care, supportive and restorative services, and collaborate on resident services plans.

Responsibilities include data collection for care plans, effective communication with residents and families, education and supervision of care staff, thorough documentation, and participation in ongoing professional development; oversight of medication management with the team.

Qualifications

• Clinical, organizational, record keeping and documentation skills are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of ALSA regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to resident care plans by collecting data based on age, needs, and abilities and participates in care planning meetings.
• Communicates and collaborates with residents, families, colleagues and health care team to meet resident needs.
• Provides education, supervision and counseling to residents and families regarding AL procedures and care needs.
• Documents accurate, timely, and comprehensive information in the client service record.
• Performs supervisory visits of resident care assistants, companions and homemakers as required.
• Participates in education programs, inservices, meetings and workshops to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
• Oversees medication management in collaboration with ALSA Director/RN Coordinator, physicians, pharmacists and outside agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Documentation

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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