Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Gilbane -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

PRN
$70,000 - $73,500 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Health insurance
401(k)

Qualifications

CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Employee relationship building
English
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Overview

At Livingston Place Assisted Living on Southern Avenue, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing personalized care to residents at the facility. A LPN supports the nursing department and the residents by monitoring resident's health, manages and controls all phases of resident medications, treatment, and care as assigned. This role supervises the direct care provided by the care team in the assigned unit and ensures residents are treated with dignity and kindness. The Licensed Practical Nurse must understand and implement the corporate mission and administers policies and procedures in such fashion to promote the desired business image of the community to residents, guest, and staff members.

This is a PRN position - multiple shifts available.

Responsibilities

Provide status reports to in-coming nursing staff and obtains reports from out-going nursing staff
Chart and maintain medical charts and/or progress notes all pertinent resident information including but not limited to admissions, discharges and transfers, Change of Condition, notifications to family, health practitioners, family/responsible parties, case managers, pharmacies and all other communication related to resident care
Complete periodic re-evaluation of resident ADL assistance needs, Self-Medication Evaluations, and other re-evaluations as scheduled
Complete Incident/Accident report for resident and/or personnel before leaving the shift
Pass morning, afternoon, and evening medications, staying with each resident until the medication is consumed; chart and explain all variances in the resident record
Reorder, receive, record, and/or restock all medications from the pharmacy
Complete the counting of Controlled Substances before accepting the Medication Cart Keys and before handing the Medication Cart Keys off to the oncoming nurse
Assist in all care of residents as needed
Provide direct supervision of care provided by care team
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records according to established procedures
Ensure safe and comfortable accommodations for residents and respond to inquiries for information or assistance in a prompt and courteous manner
Communicate as needed with doctors, families, and other appropriate parties, concerning resident status, change in status, need for an appointment and other related needs
Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with staff, inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments and facilities within the community
Create and maintain an excellent atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment
Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Must have appropriate nursing licensure (i.e., Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), etc.). License must be active and in good standing
Minimum six months on the job experience as a licensed nurse required; experience providing care to seniors preferred
Receive and maintain CPR and all other required certification(s)
Supervisory/administrative experience preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly
Proficiency in English required
Proficiency in Point Click Care/electronic health record and electronic medication administration

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Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For (Insert State) this ranges from $70,000 - $73,500 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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