Night Shift LPN - Full-Time with $4K Sign-On

American House Senior Living Communities; Lebanon (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking an LPN for night and evening shifts in a full-time role. The incumbent will assist residents in maintaining functional independence and psychosocial well-being, under the direction of the Wellness Director.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, resident assessments, and collaboration with the Wellness Director. Requires an active LPN license, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Nursing experience

Geriatrics

CPR certified

LPN license

Older adult care

Evenings & weekends

Staff training

Compassionate

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking an LPN for night and evening shifts in a full-time role. The incumbent will assist residents in maintaining functional independence and psychosocial well-being, under the direction of the Wellness Director.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, resident assessments, and collaboration with the Wellness Director. Requires an active LPN license, CPR/First Aid, and willingness to work evenings and weekends.