Finalist in 2022 Best of Loudoun – Assisted Living Category by Loudoun Times-Mirror

 

Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Full Time
  • Leesburg

Your work has meaning. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you fit in and that provides you with choice is what truly matters.

The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly and possess excellent communication skills. Compassion and a service-oriented mind are a must!

Responsibilities include:

1. Nursing Care and Supervision of Residents

➢ Responsible for provision of nursing care to residents during his/her shift as charge person for his/her assigned unit(s).

➢ Provides nursing care, supervision and assistance in accordance with Department of Health (DOH), Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living and Special Needs Assisted Living regulations and company policies and procedures.

➢ Able to receive and transcribe physician orders.

➢ Observes, reports and records resident reaction to drugs, tests, treatments and therapeutic measures.

➢ Recognizes changes in resident condition and/or behavior and reports these changes to the DPC and Primary Medical Doctor

➢ Maintains and updates the 24-Hour Report as required by policy. LPN/RN

➢ Receives nursing report at the start of shift and gives nursing report at end of shift. Gives and receives shift report from direct resident care personnel under his/her direction.

➢ Monitors resident attendance at meals

➢ Monitors whereabouts of residents with personal safety alarms. Responds immediately to the alarming of any personal safety alarms and completes documentation of such alarm as required.

➢ Monitors provision of nursing care by outside agencies.

➢ Maintains individual resident medical records on his/her shift, documenting information on the resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and clinical records, including: nursing notes, medication records and other approved forms.

➢ Completes an Accident and Incident (A&I) report for any reported accident or incident involving a resident or residents during his/her shift; documents the occurrence on the 24-Hour Report and forwards the original A&I report to the DPC.

➢ Demonstrates sensitivity and professionalism in dealing with residents, residents’ families and other visitors.

2. Medication Assistance

➢ Prepares and administers medication according to procedure and DOH regulation.

➢ Documents medication assistance on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) per facility policy and DOH regulation.

➢ Responsible for checking the MARs for completeness of documentation at the end of his/her shift.

➢ Knowledge of pharmacological and therapeutic effects of medications administered.

➢ Verifies inventory of drugs covered by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.

➢ Orders medications as needed per facility policy from appropriate vendor.

➢ Keeps DPC informed of any issues related to medication administration and ordering.

➢ Performs monthly Medication Administration Record checks prior to start of each new month’s MARs.

➢ Maintains a well-organized, neat and clean work area.

3. Supervision of Staff

➢ Supervises direct resident care personnel assigned to shift and unit(s), ensuring that duties are performed and assignments completed.

➢ Reviews scheduled staffing and notifies DPC if adequate personnel are not on duty.

➢ Assigns nursing care duties according to nursing services policy.

➢ Participates in Staff Meetings held by DPC.

➢ Assists with orientation of nursing personnel.

➢ Participates in and assists with on-going in-service education of Nursing personnel as requested, LPN/RN

➢ Brings any concerns regarding staff performance to the Director of Personal Care (DPC).

➢ Participates in staff evaluations as requested by DPC.

Other Duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

➢ 401(k)

➢ Dental insurance

➢ Employee assistance program

➢ Employee discount

➢ Flexible spending account

➢ Health insurance

➢ Health savings account

➢ Life insurance

➢ Paid time off

➢ Referral program

➢ Vision insurance

Schedule:

➢ 8 hour shift

➢ Holidays

➢ Monday to Friday

➢ Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees, customers and vendors are required to wear mask, common areas/surfaces are sanitized regularly. Choice! We encourage but do NOT required our employees to get vaccinated. We support your decision!

Ability to commute/relocate:

➢ Leesburg, VA 20176: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

➢ LPN: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

➢ LVN (Required)

➢ BLS Certification (Preferred)

➢ LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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