Senior Living Nurse - LPN

JEA Senior Living LLC

Teaneck, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Career Development, Corporate Policies, Documentation, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Plant Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Records Management, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Teaneck, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Perks and Benefits

Earn up to 1 wage increase every quarter 401K Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor matching contribution Length of Service Bonus Program of up to $5000 Employee Referral Bonus of up to $1000 Access to earned wages prior to payday Generous PTO Plan Career Development An employee engaged scheduling system Affordable Medical Dental Vision Supplemental Benefits Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace Walking Spree rewards for healthy habits

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Current state LPN/LVN Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting Previous supervisory experience preferred Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff Strong documentation skills Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional manner

Essential Functions

Resident Care

Participates in the narcotic count Sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications Responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records Monitors the daily care of all residents Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure and as allowed by state law Exercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining a need for and contacting emergency services, or physician, and/or family as appropriate Documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents, and/or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Health Services Director (HSD) or Administrator Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians Communicates with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers Records and implements physician orders following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone orders Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers Receives reports from caregivers before end of shift Gives report to oncoming Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver Receives report from outgoing Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver

Supervisory

Makes Caregiver shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures and to ensure quality resident care Reports Caregiver performance issues to HSD or Administrator and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift Participates in Caregiver orientation and training Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties as requested Conducts building tours when requested Acts as Manager on Duty for the assigned shift in absence of Administrator or HSD Deals appropriately with a family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through the appropriate reporting mechanism Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator Locks outside doors p.m. shift, unlocks outside doors a.m. shift Other job duties as assigned

About the Company

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JEA Senior Living LLC