LPN - Senior Living Nurse with Growth & Benefits

Benchmark Senior Living; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal program

Training provided

401k with match

Medical, vision & dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caring team. You will deliver nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like setting, collaborating with a dedicated team to build a supportive community for residents and associates.

Responsibilities include accurate assessment, documentation, supervising Resident Care Assistants, coordinating with providers, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements).
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Education

LPN program graduate

LPN license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caring team. You will deliver nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like setting, collaborating with a dedicated team to build a supportive community for residents and associates.

Responsibilities include accurate assessment, documentation, supervising Resident Care Assistants, coordinating with providers, and responding to emergencies.