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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