Senior Living Nurse - LPN

Hcshiring; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly wage increases

401K with Safe Harbor matching

Length of Service bonus up to $5,000

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Earned wages access before payday

Paid time off

Scheduling system

Discount marketplace

Wellness walking program

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living seeks an experienced LPN/LVN to join our Lakewood, NJ team as a Resident Care leader. You will dispense and document medications, supervise caregivers, and ensure high-quality daily care for residents in a supportive, team-driven environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within our energetic, employee-centric community. Walk-in interviews are encouraged for eligibility and quick onboarding in Lakewood.

Qualifications

• Current state LPN/LVN license.
• Experience in elderly healthcare setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in narcotic count and medication management.
• Maintains accurate medication records and carts.
• Monitors daily resident care and reports changes to Health Services Director.
• Schedules shifts and oversees Caregiver performance.
• Acts as Manager on Duty during assigned shifts when needed.
• Interacts with residents, families, and external providers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Relationship building

Staffing management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

As a Sinceri Senior Living company, we are a fun loving, employee-centric community like no other! Maybe that’s why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 7th Year in a row. Create your healthcare career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet?

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

*Perks and Benefits*Walk In Interviews Tuesday thru Saturday. 10am-3pm. The Terraces at Lakewood. 1400 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every quarter
• 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution
• Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5,000
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Current state LPN/LVN
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff
• Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner

Essential Functions:

Resident Care

• Participates in the narcotic count
• Sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications
• Responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records
• Monitors the daily care of all residents
• Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law
• Exercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining a need for and contacting emergency services, and/or physician and family, as appropriate
• Documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and/or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved.
• Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Health Services Director (HSD) or Administrator
• Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians
• Communicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers
• Records and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone orders
• Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers
• Receives reports from caregivers before end of shift
• Gives report to oncoming Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver
• Receives report from outgoing Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver
• Makes Caregiver shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner
• Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care
• Reports Caregiver performance issues to HSD or Administrator and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations
• Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift
• Participates in Caregiver orientation and training
• Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested
• Conducts building tours when requested
• Acts as Manager on Duty for the assigned shift in absence of Administrator or HSD
• Deals appropriately with a family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through the appropriate reporting mechanism
• Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator
• Locks outside doors (p.m. shift); unlocks outside doors (a.m. shift)