Senior Living Nurse: Resident Care & Med Admin

Rhode Island Medical Society; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Park Associates seeks an LPN Resident Care Nurse to deliver quality assisted living services, maximize residents' individual capabilities, and comply with all laws and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

The role includes supervising medication administration, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with physicians to update orders and care plans.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Senior services experience

Job description

Century Park Associates seeks an LPN Resident Care Nurse to deliver quality assisted living services, maximize residents' individual capabilities, and comply with all laws and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

The role includes supervising medication administration, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with physicians to update orders and care plans.