LPN The Lodge at Historic Lewes

Job Details

Job Location: Lewes - Lewes, DE 19958
Position Type: Full Time

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring LPN's at The Lodge at Historic Lewes. Apply today for immediate consideration!

What We Offer:

Full-Time Associates:

• Great benefits starting from Day One!
• Health, Vision, Dental
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Part-Time Associates (24-29 hours):

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Work with an Amazing Team!

• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

SUMMARY:

Active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with the management of the community. The management scope includes direct supervision of Resident Care Associates as well as monitoring emerging health needs of residents, covering for resident care staffing as needed and assisting the Resident Care Director with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse will follow up on family issues as directed by the Resident Care Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the basic functions of this position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

1. Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the surrounding community.
2. You are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals.
3. Assist with the evaluation of resident needs and the development and revision of service plans as per state regulatory requirements.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological and psychosocial changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities.
5. Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates.
6. Evaluates residents' issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family, and MD as appropriate.
7. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating/correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services.
8. Monitors resident care assistants' compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program.
9. Participates in community marketing efforts.
10. Participates in the direct care of residents on an as-needed basis.
11. Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations.
12. Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff, is met at all times.
13. Ensure completion and review of incident/accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee, etc.) to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
14. Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements.
15. With written physicians' orders, administers topical and oral medications as well as ear and eye drops (LMA in Massachusetts), administers injectables where allowed by regulation.
16. Other duties as requested.