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Elderwood
· Full TimeLPN - Resident Care Supervisor
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The Resident Care Supervisor (LPN) at Elderwood is responsible for administering medications, supervising personal care by Resident Assistants, reporting resident conditions, maintaining care documentation, and ensuring high resident care standards. This role involves problem-solving, managing controlled substances, and interacting with residents and staff to promote a safe and respectful environment. Join a team dedicated to independence and comfort in assisted living communities.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Resident Care Supervisor
At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families, and community players - but also for our valued employees.
Job Description:
- Assist with ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing nursing care
- Responsible for assisting with medications and monitoring the personal care services provided by the Resident Assistants
- Report care and change in condition of residents to staff of next shift and the Resident Care Manager
- Promote independence while providing just the right amount of assistance with daily needs
Responsibilities:
- Supervise/Administer and/or assist with medications to assigned residents; monitor monthly residents participating in the self-medication program
- Monitor the personal care provided by Resident Assistants
- Assist Resident Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary
- Report to Director of Nursing change in condition, daily needs, and progress of residents
- Follow the plan of care for each resident
- Responsible for all aspects of receiving, storing, and distributing controlled substance medications
- Maintain documentation regarding the provision of care to residents
- Assist in problem-solving related to staffing, supplies, and resident care during shift
- Ensure that resident care standards are maintained in the performance of duties
- Ensure that residents are treated with respect and kindness at all times
Requirements:
- Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current State license required
- Experience in geriatric nursing preferred
- Organizational skills and ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel of other departments required
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level
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