LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Benchmark Senior Living
Location: Levittown
Posted on: January 14, 2023
Job Description:
Responsibilities for the LPN include: Direct Supervision
- Closely mentors, guides and assists the Lead Resident Care
Assistants in all aspects of their job Resident Care
- Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse,
neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to
appropriate sources per state regulations
- Assists with coordination of resident care needs with community
providers
- Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures,
pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where
appropriate as per state regulations
- Regularly monitors each resident's medication and treatment
profile to ensure each medication and treatment is administered as
ordered and documented accurately
- Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents'
status and ensures proper follow through and documentation
- Observes and reports any significant changes in resident
behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician,
family, Resident Care Associate, and Executive Director per state
regulations
- Successfully implements the plan of care
- Conducts regular wellness visits Requirements:
- Graduate of an approved LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse program
(per state requirements)
- Current state licensed as an LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (as
required by state regulation) and CPR certification
- Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or
volunteer position highly desirable BENEFITS We believe in offering
our employees competitive pay. To learn more about our pay and
benefits, please apply today! Looking to fill Evening (3pm - 11pm)
& Overnight Shifts (11pm - 7am) Full-time/Part-time
Keywords: Benchmark Senior Living, Levittown , LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Levittown, New York
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