Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] - Weekends

Maintain Optimus eMAR & task list per MD orders, DOH 3122, FA & ISP Phone in refills for residents on med-assist program and notify resident’s family if they pick up refills.

Monitor Optimus exception reports to ensure proper medication administration.

Assist resident care director with discipline of RCAs as needed.

Complete monthly medication review with residents who self-manage medications.

Provide resident teaching re: medication and medical equipment as needed.

Communicate all pertinent information to other staff.

May be assigned on-call duty on a rotational basis to handle resident and program emergencies as needed.

Conduct in-service training for resident care assistants as needed & offer continuous Optimus training & support to RCAs.

Assist resident care coordinator with in-service training as needed.

Ensure that resident care assistants follow policies and procedures.

Participate in quality assurance process.

Conduct audits regarding nursing program as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Current NY state Practical Nurse Licensure. Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in gerontology. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Must have effective social and communication skills, need to be flexible and willing to adapt to change. Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public. Adult CPR Certified. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.