LPN-West Knoxville

American House Senior Living Communities; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking a dedicated LPN for a day-shift, full-time role in Tennessee. The position involves assisting residents to maintain independence and psychosocial wellbeing, with some weekend coverage.

You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support discharge planning under the Wellness Director’s supervision. The role requires 2+ years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), an active TN LPN license, CPR/first aid knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in long-term care or geriatrics.
• Experience with dementia residents preferred.
• Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
• Current unencumbered LPN license in the state.
• Knowledge of physiology and psychology of older adults.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Exceptional staff training and customer service skills.
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Administer quality care to meet residents' needs.
• Provide medication administration, handling, and storage.
• Assist with medication pouring, preparation, administration, and documentation per policy.
• Maintain medication cart and storage room in order.
• Ensure accurate medication counts and secure storage areas.
• Comply with policies related to controlled substances and nursing documentation.
• Use nursing judgment to report changes to Wellness Director/physician.
• Observe resident status changes and communicate with Wellness Director.
• Offer emotional and physical comfort to residents.
• Report concerns to Wellness Director/Executive Director as designated.
• Assist with vital signs and weight monitoring and required documentation.
• Assist with move-in/move-out, discharge planning as needed.
• Ensure compliance with American House policies in Resident Services.

Skills

Nursing experience

Long-term care

CPR certification

First aid knowledge

Evenings/weekends willingness

Excellent communication

Compassionate demeanor

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (TN)

Minimum age 18

Job description

LPN Position Summary- Day Shift

Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness.

This is a full-time role, covering days and some weekends.

LPN Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents
• Provides medication administration, handling, & storage
• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation
• Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director
• Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents
• Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
• Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation
• Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed
• Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department

LPN Required Skills/Abilities:

• 2+ years of nursing experience preferably with experience in long-term care or geriatrics
• Experience with dementia residents preferred
• Up to date first aid and CPR certification
• Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor

LPN Education and Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities' vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.