The Aspenwood Company has an opportunity for a part-time Licensed Vocational Nurse at our Village of River Oaks location an Independent Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community.
Pay Rate: $28/hr.
The LVN coordinates care according to the resident’s needs, monitors the care provided and oversees the medication management program. Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for medication management for the Assisted living and/or Memory Care residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and The Aspenwood Company guidelines.
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Communicate with physicians, other medical professionals, and/or responsible parties regarding treatments, and/or needs.
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Assures that that all required medications are ordered in a timely manner and audits medication carts and narcotics frequently.
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May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include admission evaluations and documentation.
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Responsible for completing evaluations and assisting the directors with service plans, if needed.
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Responds quickly to all emergencies.
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Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members.
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Monitors Medication Assistants and Resident Assistants documentation to assure accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
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Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care, as well as administering medications when needed.
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Verifies Service Plans are current and accurate as needed. Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies. Assists with data collection for all incident reports and inputs reports as they occur.
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Manages and facilities orientation process for all new employees on shift.
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Assures effective communications between direct care staff and client/resident families.
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Assists with staff scheduling.
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Attend all in-services as required.
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Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.
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Other responsibilities as assigned.
EOE/M/F/D/V
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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VALID LVN license in current state
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Experience in long-term care preferred but will train
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CPR Certified
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Computer skills EHR proficiency
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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Strong problem-solving skills, good judgement and attention to detail
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Understanding of HIPAA requirements
EOE/M/F/D/V