LPN Only-MC 2PM- 10PM

Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and to verbally communicate with different levels of staff, families, and any outside customers in a professional and polite manner

No disqualifying criminal or care offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write nursing/patient progress notes, and nursing procedures

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads and customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) in a polite and professional manner

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Values and upholds the Sunshine Retirement Living Principles and Values including compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, and personalized care
• Dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service
• Provides resident care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and within the scope of the LPN or RN license
• Routinely observes and reports on resident’s conditions/changes and then documents in accordance with community policies and as required by regulations
• Administers medication/treatment as prescribed within the LPN or RN scope of practice
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders
• Implements and evaluates resident’s plan of care
• Identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed
• Ensures appropriate and timely response to resident and/or family concerns
• Responsible for the safety of residents under your supervision
• Informs appropriate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift and receives report from coworkers throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditions
• Directs Caregivers to assure care provided per standards of practice and per community policies and regulations
• Rounds with Caregiver prior to end of shift to assure unit is in proper order
• Performs other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the Resident Rights and promotes safety, dignity, and respect among all residents
• Ensure safety of residents through appropriate behavioral interventions
• Promotes employee relations, facilitates communication and problem solving
• Ensures that community staff follow facility policies and procedures
• Coaches, mentors, and counsels resident care staff as needed and keeps Health Services Director informed of any concerns
• Ensures appropriate and timely response to customer service concerns
• Demonstrates knowledge of resident care and its impact on residents and families
• Assists resident care staff in performing duties as needed
• Assists with immediate incident reporting and analysis of incidents and corrective action, when appropriate
• Maintains confidentiality of community and resident information
• Attend community meetings and in-service trainings as required
• Know the emergency plan, fire evacuation routes, extinguishers, and other facility safety features
• Cart and chart audits as scheduled
• Clinical Evaluation Skills
• Create monthly resident lists for Home Health, Hospice, and Oxygen
• Ability to work with 911 and attend to emergency calls
• Ability to work/run a medication cart
• Report to work on time as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Consistent and regular attendance is required
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
• Complete all other duties assigned by the Health Services Director and/or Executive Director
• Maintains certifications as necessary such as First Aid, to fulfill state regulations (if applicable)
• This position has supervisory responsibilities of the care staff
• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community Management, or others
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor
• Adhere to and follow company policies, procedures, and standards

Physical Demands and Work Environment

80% to 100%

80% to 100%