Are you looking for a career that brings fulfillment and the joy of helping others?
The Arbor Company, one of the countrys leading providers of upscale senior living communities, is looking for skillful and compassionate people to join our team:Why Arbor?
A certified Great Place to Work: we are recognized for our positive culture.
80% of our team members say they love working here Arbor Cares: we assist team members who are experiencing economic hardship.
The Grove: we provide a platform to recognize, reward, and communicate with our team members
– including discounts for many travel, event, and shopping websites.
Continued Learning programs help our team members grow in their careers.
Tuition reimbursement helps full-time team members finance their education.
A free meal on every shift allows our team members to enjoy our residents dining experience.$2500 signing bonus:Seeking a great leader for our open part time position on 3-11.
This is a rotating schedule and includes working every other weekend.
Sign on bonus available.::STATEMENT OF JOB:The Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN) will store, set up, administer and maintain records for all medicines dispensed to residents in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the community under the direct supervision of the Resident Care Director.
The Nurse will promote hospitality and deliver a high level of customer service at all times.Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:Medication Management: Assist residents with self-administration of medications according to company protocol and state regulations, including assistance with accuchecks and insulin for diabetic residents.
Maintain records (MARs/MORs) for each resident with regard to medicines ordered, received, and administered according to company protocol.
Receive an store all medications.
Verify type and quantity of medicines ordered and received.
Receive physicians orders and implement.
For example, fax new prescriptions to pharmacy, document new orders in MAR/MOR and notify other Med Techs and Resident Care Director of any new orders.
Review MARs/MORs from previous shift to ensure that all information is complete and accurate.Communication/Supervision: Measure and record vital signs when requested to do so.
Communicate any resident change of condition to Resident Care Director or to family and physician if necessary in the absence of the RCD.
Record relevant information in the Communication Log at the end of each shift.
Record necessary information in resident chart related to change of condition or health updates when requested.
Complete incident report when requested.
Assist with resident care as available.
Provide care assignments to Resident Assistants.
Lead shift report between outgoing shift and incoming shift in the absence of the Resident Care Director.
Provide oversight and coordination during emergency situations in the absence of the RCD.
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Provide oversight for the emergency response system in the absence of the RCD.
Address any conflicts that arise from staff, residents or families in the absence of the RCD.
Promote a team concept with Care Staff in all areas of the community.
Use the Positive Physical Approach at all timesRevised I 012007Essential Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to read, write and speak English.
Working knowledge of basic resident care procedures used to provide physical and social care to residents.
Working knowledge of safe work practices and procedures to include fire safety, first aid, universal precautions, appropriate body mechanics, etc.
Working knowledge of Resident Rights and state regulations.
Ability to follow written or oral instructions and communicate effectively with residents and staff Ability to carry out responsibilities according to company or state guidelines and with limited or no supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to safely lift or transfer a resident.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Ability to demonstrate outstanding customer service skills Ability to attend required in-service training and staff meetings and maintain required certifications according to state regulations.
Ability to stay beyond scheduled shift in the event of emergency or inclement weather.
Ability to provide a working contact telephone number at all timesTraining and Experience: LPN or LVN Six to twelve months experience in related field is preferred.