LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- Hendersonville
American House Senior Living Communities
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness. American House Senior Living Communities is long-term care.
Posted Sep 23
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Days · evenings and weekends required
- Unit and setting
- Senior Living
- License
- LPN licensecurrent unencumbered LPN license in the state
- Term
- Permanent This is a full-time role, covering days and some weekends.Full time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current unencumbered LPN license in the state Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state
- Certification
- first aid and CPR certification, up to date Up to date first aid and CPR certification
- Education
- graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Experience
- 2+ years nursing experience 2+ years of nursing experience preferably with experience in long-term care or geriatrics
- Also asks
- knowledge of older adult physiology and psychology Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults.
- Also asks
- willing to work evenings and weekends Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Also asks
- exceptional staff training and customer service skills Exceptional staff training and customer service skills
- Also asks
- compassionate and friendly demeanor Compassionate and friendly demeanor
- Also asks
- minimum age 18 Minimum 18 years of age
- Also asks
- pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Preferred
- Experience
- long-term care or geriatrics experience
- Experience
- dementia resident experience Experience with dementia residents preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- administer quality care to meet total resident needs Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents
- Day to day
- medication administration, handling, and storage Provides medication administration, handling, & storage
- Day to day
- medication assistance: pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, documentation Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
- Day to day
- maintain medication cart and storage room Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
- Day to day
- accurate medication counts and security of cart and storage room for assigned shifts Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
- Day to day
- comply with controlled substance, narcotic count and documentation policies Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation
- Day to day
- evaluate resident changes with sound judgment and report to Wellness Director and/or physician Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate.
- Day to day
- observe and communicate resident status, needs, or preferences to Wellness Director Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director
- Day to day
- offer emotional and physical comfort and support to residents Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents
- Day to day
- report resident and staff concerns to Wellness Director and/or Executive Director Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated.
- Day to day
- vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more often as required, with documentation Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation
- Day to day
- assist with resident move-ins, move-outs and discharge planning Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed
- Day to day
- ensure compliance with American House philosophy and Resident Services policies Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department
- Hours stated
- This is a full-time role, covering days and some weekends.
- Weekends
- some weekends This is a full-time role, covering days and some weekends.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on American House Senior Living Communities’ careers page.
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LPN Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Wellness Director, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness.
This is a full-time role, covering days and some weekends.
LPN Duties/
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for administering quality care to meet the total needs of residents Provides medication administration, handling, & storage Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts Comply with company policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count and documentation Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate changes in resident situations and report to Wellness Director and/or physician when appropriate. Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them to the Wellness Director Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to residents Reports resident and staff concerns and/or issues to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director, as designated. Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all residents and completes all required documentation Assists with resident move-in and move-outs and with resident discharge planning as needed Ensure compliance to the American House philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Resident Services Department
LPN Required Skills/Abilities
2+ years of nursing experience preferably with experience in long-term care or geriatrics Experience with dementia residents preferred Up to date first aid and CPR certification Current Unencumbered LPN license in the state Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adults. Willingness to work evenings and weekends Exceptional staff training and customer service skills Compassionate and friendly demeanor
LPN Education and Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Company
Overview
Founded in 1979, American House Senior Living Communities’ vision is to provide high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value, with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by compassionate people.
What's around it?
Hendersonville, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,653/mo
- Household income
- $97,200/yr, all local households, not nurse pay