The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for conducting resident assessments, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records. They also collaborate with the nursing team and physicians to ensure continuity of care and adherence to care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold an active, valid nursing license. Basic computer skills are required, and prior experience in senior living or long-term care is preferred.
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Job description
At Westminster Village North, we offer a seamless transition between different levels of care, ensuring our residents have access to comprehensive support and services as their needs evolve. We offer a vibrant and enriching lifestyle but also the assurance of compassionate care and long-term financial security.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse on our team, you will contribute to delivering exceptional service and an outstanding guest experience.
As a BHI Senior Living Community, the staff at Westminster Village North are united in mission, we lead with compassion and provide opportunities to grow and thrive professionally.
Why you’ll love working here
At Westminster Village North we know a fulfilling career is about more than a paycheck.
We offer
Competitive salary
Health benefits for full- and part-time team members (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short-Term Disability)
Paid Time Off from day one and Holiday Pay
401K with matching contributions
Professional development, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training programs to help you grow and thrive
Daily pay option, telehealth, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite dining options and a Starbucks on campus
Local gift shop
A supportive, team-oriented environment that values excellence in care and encourages staff to lead with compassion
In this role you will
1.
Maintains responsibility for admission and assessment of new residents.
2.
Receives and gives accurate, timely verbal and written reports on residents' condition upon shift change.
Confers with nursing leadership and/or the nurse(s) on the next shift to provide continuity of care and relay information to other nursing shifts to assure proper follow-up of physician's orders and instructions.
3.
Makes routine rounds of assigned residents and modifies standard nursing procedures for care, as needed.
4.
Ensures that medications are administered within required time frames and as needed (PRN).
Documents any adverse reactions and takes appropriate measures.
5.
Inventories medication supplies and orders medications from the pharmacy as needed.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Holiday pay
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional development
Telehealth
Training programs
Scholarships
Daily pay option
401k with matching contributions
Reads all medication labels and alerts supervisor of any possible pharmacy or dispensing errors.
6.
Assists physicians in making rounds, performs nursing procedures, and contributes to residents' care plan and progress.
7.
Observes and reports symptoms/conditions of residents to the treating physician, director of nursing, and designated family member(s) in a timely manner.
8.
Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians’ written or verbal orders.
9.
Documents pertinent information in residents' medical records according to departmental policy and applicable State Department of Health regulations.
10.
Monitors and assists with responding to all nurse call systems and reports malfunctions immediately to the nursing leadership.
11.
Uses personal protective equipment when providing care and ensures all medical and medication dispensing equipment is clean, sanitized, secured and kept in an orderly manner.
Shift details
Full-time evening shift 2
30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Full-time night shift 10
30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Qualifications
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program; Maintains an active license in good standing with the state; Basic computer-related skills.
Preferred: Prior experience working in senior living/long-term care.
Westminster Village North is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
