Job description

Benefits:

Sign on bonus: $1,000

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance; 401k; Paid Time Off; Life insurance; Referral Program; Paid Training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and accurately assists residents with the self-administration of prescribed medications to residents in accordance with individual medication care records. Organizes medication carts to help ensure accuracy and efficiency during the med pass.

• Maintains inventory of required medications, monitors expiration dates, and properly stores medications. Follows controlled drug procedures, and ensures proper disposal of expired, contaminated, or excess drugs.

• Assesses medication administration and notifies the Director of Nursing of potential problems with dispensing instructions or potential adverse drug interactions. Assures that all resident medication records are accurate, complete, and all mandatory forms are on file

• Assists in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carries out orders as directed by the Director of Nursing or his/her designee. Notifies the Director of Nursing and the appropriate neighborhood director of changes in the resident’s physical or mental condition.

• Maintains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and responds to all emergency situations. Performs first aid and/ or CPR, if required.

• Interviews and examines current residents to assess needs, monitors and records resident medical condition and behavioral changes, assists in the formal process to re-assess resident care needs and recommends adjustments to care plans.

• Works cooperatively with residents, residents’ families and representatives, community staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers. Acts as liaison with the community and residents’ supervising physician.

• Directs neighborhood team members and residents in executing of emergency and disaster procedures during drills and actual events.

• Provides daily report to the Director of Nursing concerning community conditions, resident conditions, and needs for nursing supplies.

• Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Personnel Policies.

Qualifications:

Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude.

• Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Minimum of three (3) years in similar position, with retirement living or home-care background preferable..
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interrupts human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• High school degree required; college degree preferred.
• Licensed as an LVN.
• Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment.
• Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment
• Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI via the Live-Scan process prior to initial presence in the facility.

*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

www.colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.