What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse position at Dial Silvercrest Corp?
Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives, but life to their years.
Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. The nurse will administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations, physician orders, and service agreements with Registered Nurse supervision. Use superior assessment and communication skills. Candidates will have the ability to enrich resident’s lives by addressing their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being. Other duties as assigned.
Perks & Benefits:
- Birthday & anniversary PTO
- Tuition Assistance
- Double pay on holidays
- PTO accrual on DAY 1
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus
- Free meal during shift
- Employee Recognition Program
- Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
- Pay Advance Program
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
- Basic Term Life/AD&D
- 401K
- Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Work with team to update service plans for residents.
- Assist in ADLs, administer medications, treatments, and services as indicated on the resident service plan
- Document resident information pertaining to changes in residents' functional statuses, personal needs, appointments, etc.
- Administer medications as directed in the resident service plan and MAR.
- Administer medications accurately and at appropriate times according to physician orders.
- Document medications administered and those not given according to regulations and policies and procedures.
- Administer treatments as directed on treatment sheets.
- Document information pertaining to changes in residents’ functional statuses, personal needs, appointments, etc.
- Communicate resident needs, conditions, and changes with families
- Perform vital signs, and weights as needed
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
- LPN nursing license in the state
- CPR certification required
- Basic First Aid Training
- Experience in working with older adults
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
- State and Federal Guidelines for Assisted Living
- Nursing standards of practice for older adults
- HIPAA requirements
- Safe food handling procedures
- Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
- Intermediate knowledge or willingness and ability to learn the computer programs used in this community.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures
- Basic computer skills
- Previous experience in senior living
- Previous memory care experience preferred
