LPN Evening Shift- FT Evening Shift

LPN Evening Shift- FT Evening Shift

The Licensed Caregiver LPN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing

Supporting residents with medication

Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community

Toileting, incontinent care

Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse

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

Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly.

Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices.

Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.

Demonstrates effective time management skills.

High school graduate or equivalent.

Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.

Current CPR certification.

Maintain CEU requirements.

Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.

Staff supervision

Assessment and resident care skills;

Medication management principles and practice; and

Written and verbal communication skills.

Location Information

Morningside of Charlottesville is a beautiful community in Charlottesville, VA, with more than 100 units offering assisted living and Alzheimer's care.

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Category

Clinical

Work Shift

Evening

Auto Req ID

143965BR