Resident Care Nurse LPN Sign on Bonus

Century Park Associates; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Fun work environment

1 free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Attendance Bonus Program

Job summary

Century Park Associates in Antioch, TN is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to deliver quality assisted living care with professionalism and empathy. The Resident Care Nurse will work under the Resident Care Director, performing medication administration, daily living assistance, and routine clinical tasks.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($30.00-$34.00), shift differential, 12-hour shifts, full-time/part-time/PRN options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have LPN license from an accredited program.
• Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment.
• One year experience in senior services preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; certification must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Oversees medication program including accuracy of MARs and provides hands-on medication assistance.
• Performs treatments according to physician orders.
• Takes blood pressure, pulse, and blood sugar; documents vitals.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Orders and reorders medications as needed and responds to call lights.
• Assists with scheduling and supervision of resident care team.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Senior services experience

Education

LPN license

Job description

Improve pay rate paying competitively based on experience - $30.00 - $34.00 per hour.

If you are looking to join a dynamic team and are passionate about serving seniors, then we have the right opportunity for you! We have immediate opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN and are hiring for all shifts. We have a 2-week rotational schedule that all direct care staff work to make scheduling life's important events even easier. We offer 12 hours shifts.

Want to be a part of a fun work environment with some great perks?

Here Is What We Offer

• Shift differential
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Fun work environment
• 1 free meal per shift
• Uniform provided
• Attendance Bonus Program

Do you love seniors and want to make a difference?

Position Summary

The LPN Resident Care Nurse delivers quality assisted living services through interpersonal contact and provides services focused on maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

Qualifications

• Must have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from accredited program
• Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation, certification must remain current during employment
• Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State)

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes
• Performs treatments according to physician orders
• Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
• Charts relevant information about residents
• Updates and informs physicians of change in resident’s condition
• Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately
• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Orders and re orders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed
• Promptly responds to call lights and other requests from residents
• Provides report to staff for next shift
• Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities
• Assists with training, supervision and counseling of resident care team
• Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately
• Serves as an effective role model
• Treats all associates respectfully

Additional Requirements

• Must have expert knowledge in field of practice
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in an assisted living community
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Parks’ Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Who We Are

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.