Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Posting for Licensed Practical Nurse at Five Star Senior Living
The Opportunity
We are seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our community. A LPN uses their clinical expertise to ensure all residents receive high quality, efficient care. LPNs in our community are sensitive and respectful, and are passionate about helping those in need.
What You’ll Do
Provide Care
- Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Supporting residents with medication; taking medication, opening containers, opening prepackaged medication, reading medication labels for residents, observing residents taking medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
- Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
- Toileting, incontinent care
- Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse
Communicate
- Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
- Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
- Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
- Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hospital or clinical setting
- Associates degree or higher, focused on advancement into medical services, or similar, preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)
- Valid, unrestricted LPN certification or State/Local equivalent required
Engagement
- Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
- Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
- Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents
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