Nurse LPN - Assisted Living Memory Care

Rochester Presbyterian Home Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

The Rochester Presbyterian Home Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Nurse LPN for our memory care assisted living communities. This full-time role involves supervising medication administration, care planning and direct elder care in multiple Memory Care locations.

We value licensed LPNs with compassion and dedication to elders. Rotation of day/evening/night shifts and occasional weekend/holiday work are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of elder care or direct care experience preferred but not required.
• NYS Nursing Licensure (LPN) required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate the delivery of health services to elders with memory impairment.
• Supervise, provide assistance and oversight with medication management and administer routine and PRN medications including diabetic management, insulin injections and blood glucose tests in compliance with nursing standards and NYS regulations.
• Ensure progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and of the elders’ response to services.
• Assist in set-up of medical records upon new admission; medication list, MAR, admission note, service delivery record etc.
• Assist in providing daily care to Elders.
• Function as an advocate for elders, coordinating and linking all aspects of their care with the case manager.
• Ensure that Care Partners/Shahbaz are aware of each elder’s wellness plan and that these plans are used to provide daily care.
• Make daily rounds to ensure household roles are completed. Assist as needed.
• Investigate complaints and grievances made by elders or families and communicate to leadership.
• Develop and implement effective communication systems between staff; foster positive interpersonal relationships.

Skills

Elder care

Education

NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

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Nurse LPN - Assisted Living Memory Care

Full Time LPN-Nurse Rochester, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1129

Salary Range: $28.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Available Locations with openings: www.rph.org

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Position Requirements: 1 year of elder care or direct care experience is preferred but not required. NYS Nursing Licensure (LPN) required.

$500 RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE!

RPH is looking for LPN candidates who are passionate about caring for elders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Medication monitoring and administration, acting as clinical lead to staff, case management, care planning and oversight, personal care assistance as needed, meal planning and enrichment recreation as needed.

The Rochester Presbyterian Home in Rochester, NY has been serving Elders for 100 years.

Our three locations are unique Assisted Living Communities – one of the first of its kind in New York State. They are designed to provide person directed long term care for elders with all stages of dementia. Each community has a warm, welcoming environment where elders can thrive in mind, body and spirit nurtured by the comforts and routines of home and family.

Current employees’ comments on what you can expect if you join the RPH family: Fun!, Respect!, commitment to our Elders!, Love and care, Families!, Team work!, Safe and Secure!

Together with the people who live here, their families and our community, we are committed to nurturing the human mind, body and spirit. We are dedicated to creating a human habitat based on the principle of the Eden Alternative where everyone has the opportunity to experience JOY, MEANING and FULFILLMENT.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive employee benefits and other incentives all in an environment of mutual respect and acceptance, where we smile, laugh and make our work rewarding and fun.

Job Description:

• Implement and evaluate the delivery of health services to elders with memory impairment.
• Supervise, provide assistance and oversite with medication management and administer routine and prn medications including diabetic management, insulin injections and blood glucose tests in compliance with nursing standards and NYS regulations.
• Ensure progress notes are informative and descriptive of services provided and of the elders’ response to services.
• Assist in set-up of medical record upon new admission; medication list, MAR, admission note, service delivery record etc.
• Assist in providing daily care to Elders.
• Function as an advocate for elders, coordinating and linking all aspects of their care with the case manager.
• Ensure that Care Partners/Shahbaz are aware of each elder’s wellness plan and that these plans are used to provide daily care.
• Make daily rounds to ensure household roles are completed. Assist as needed.
• Investigate complaints and grievances made by elders or families and communicate to leadership.
• Develop and implement effective communication systems between staff; foster positive interpersonal relationships.
  

The Rochester Presbyterian Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We work to ensure that no employee or potential employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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