Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company

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NOW OFFERING

5K SIGNING BONUS

Objective

Thisposition is responsible for supervising and performing the daily servicesprovided to the residents of the licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care programat Regency Retirement Village.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• 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 is complete
• Manage direct care staff including assignments of care and completion of assignments
• Opportunity to train, coach and develop ancillary staff and work with a multi-disciplinary to provide excellence in care

Nature andQualifications

Thisposition reports to the Assisted Living Service Coordinator or the Director andwill work as part of the AssistedLiving and Memory Care service team to implement the ongoing health andservice programs.

Thisposition 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 other physical demands as may be required depending upon residents' needs

Organizational Responsibilities

Providesinformation to the Assisted Living or Memory Care Director, the Nursing Services Director and theother team members on a regular basis.

Ensuresthat residents and families are always treated with dignity and respect.

Supportsthe SERVICE EXCELLENCE attitude of Regency Retirement and serves as a resourceto the community for positive retirement housing and health care alternatives.

Responsibilities andTechnical Duties

ResidentCare Functions:

• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary; inform staff of new admissions/changes; communicate to residents and families as necessary
• Visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; monitor health-related treatment to ensure residents are receiving 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 of meals and assistance with medications
• Call, receive and transcribe physician's orders for residents as necessary
• Obtain and record admission and monthly weights on residents; report results to supervisor

MedicationAssistance Functions:

• Prepare and administer or assist with medications and medical treatments ordered by the resident's physician; verify resident identity to ensure prescribed medications are taken by the resident; notify the supervisor of all medication discrepancies; order prescribed medications as necessary; and ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and appropriate service equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to ALF Director
• Observe and document medications that are administered. Maintain appropriate control and security of medication delivery equipment and storage areas
• Monitor vital signs on routine basis for residents receiving hypertensive medications

ServiceProgram Functions:

• Oversee the residents receive assistance with activities of daily living including medication assistance, bathing, dressing, ambulation, dining and other personal care needs
• Supervise staff to carry out assessment needs and care plans

Resident'sRights Functions:

• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
• Treat residents with kindness, respect and dignity. Know and comply with Resident's Rights rules; review and promptly report to Assisted Living or Memory Care Director all resident complaints and grievances

Other Job Functions

StaffDevelopment Functions:

• Participate in in-service training classes as offered
• Provide leadership and direction concerning essential principles for Assisted Living and Memory Care staff; maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses, through participation in continuing education and training programs

AllOther Assigned Duties

Iunderstand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this isnot an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to completeall duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered bymanagement without notice and that I am an at-will employee.

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