Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company

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NOW OFFERING

5K SIGNING BONUS

Objective

This position is responsible for supervising and performing the daily services provided to the residents of the licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care programs at Regency Retirement Village.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the unit to ensure all residents are safe, receive medication management, and care
• Ensure appropriate resident assistance with activities of daily living in accordance with Alabama rules and regulations for licensed assisted living facilities
• Manage direct care staff including assignments of care and completion of tasks
• Train, coach, and develop ancillary staff and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellence in care

Nature and Qualifications

This position reports to the Assisted Living Service Coordinator or the Director and will work as part of the Assisted Living and Memory Care service team to implement ongoing health and service programs.

This position requires minimum qualifications as follows:

• A current AL L.P.N. License
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, understand, communicate, and write English
• Ability to lift, walk, climb stairs, and perform other physical demands as required by residents’ needs

Organizational Responsibilities

Provide information to the Assisted Living or Memory Care Director, the Nursing Services Director, and other team members regularly.

Ensure residents and families are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Support the SERVICE EXCELLENCE attitude of Regency Retirement and serve as a resource to the community for positive retirement housing and healthcare alternatives.

Responsibilities and Technical Duties

Resident Care Functions:

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary; inform staff of new admissions/changes; communicate with residents and families as needed
• Visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; monitor health-related treatments to ensure proper care and service
• Notify physicians of resident incidents and changes in condition
• Schedule and assist with daily resident care such as bathing, dressing, serving meals, and medication assistance
• Call, receive, and transcribe physician’s orders for residents as necessary
• Obtain and record admission and monthly weights; report results to the supervisor

Medication Assistance Functions:

• Prepare and administer or assist with medications and treatments ordered by the physician; verify resident identity; report medication discrepancies; order medications as needed; ensure adequate medication supplies and report needs to ALF Director
• Observe and document medication administration; maintain control and security of medication storage
• Monitor vital signs for residents on hypertensive medications

Service Program Functions:

• Ensure residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, including medication management, bathing, dressing, ambulation, dining, and personal care
• Supervise staff in assessment and care planning

Resident’s Rights Functions:

• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of residents
• Treat residents with kindness, respect, and dignity; comply with Resident’s Rights rules; report complaints and grievances promptly

Other Job Functions

Staff Development Functions:

• Participate in in-service training
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff; maintain professional competence and licenses through continuing education

All other duties as assigned. I understand this job description is not exhaustive, and duties may be altered by management. I acknowledge that I am an at-will employee.