LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
In this role, you'll be at the heart of our residents' well-being, delivering care that goes above and beyond. Homewood Living Ministries is long-term care.
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour shifts Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shift.
- Unit and setting
- Skilled Nursing Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.seniors and retirement community residents
- License
- LPN license Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care.LPN license in the state providing care
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- LPN license in the state providing care Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care.
- Also asks
- Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability.
- Also asks
- Ability to read, write, and understand English well Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
- Also asks
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout an eight-hour shift Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shift.
- Also asks
- Ability to lift 30 pounds assisting with resident lifts and transfers several times per shift Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift.
- Also asks
- Standing and walking distances constantly throughout campus
- Also asks
- Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications.
- Also asks
- Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and unexpected resident behavior Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
- Also asks
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Also asks
- Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each yearPaid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement
- BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance optionsHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- BenefitsRetirement contributionsRetirement contributions
- BenefitsProfessional licensure reimbursementProfessional licensure reimbursement
- Health insurance
More benefits (4)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents.
- Day to day
- Assign daily duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides and monitor care delivery Assigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of care.
- Day to day
- Transcribe and carry out physician orders and assist with visits Accurately transcribes and carries out all physicians' orders and assists with physician visits.
- Day to day
- Participate in resident care planning Participates in resident care planning.
- Day to day
- Evaluate and respond to physical and psychological needs of residents Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol.
- Day to day
- Assist with admissions and discharges of residents Assists with admissions and discharges of residents.
- Day to day
- Assist in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides Assists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
- Day to day
- Assist with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
- Day to day
- Assist with carrying out physician orders Assists with carrying out physician orders.
- Day to day
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and personnel information Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information.
- Day to day
- Comply with corporate and departmental policies, standards, and practices Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices.
- Day to day
- Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
The workplace
You would step onto a senior-living nursing floor at Homewood Living Frederick, where LPNs give medications and treatments, help with care plans, handle admissions and discharges, and assign the day’s resident care to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides. Posted pay…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, 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?
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Homewood Living Frederick
Shift
Status
Salary: 31.45 - 34.45 Hourly
What Makes This Job Special? In this role, you'll be at the heart of our residents' well-being, delivering care that goes above and beyond. Your days will be filled with opportunities to showcase your expertise, from administering medications and treatments with precision to maintaining meticulous records of care provided.
As a leader in our team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring top-notch care by delegating daily duties to nursing assistants and hospitality aides. Your guidance and support will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and compassionate environment for our residents. You'll actively participate in care planning, using your knowledge and skills to evaluate the physical and psychological needs of our residents. Your empathetic and professional approach will make a world of difference in their lives.
A Day in the Life of an LPN
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents. Assigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of care.
Accurately transcribes and carries out all physicians' orders and assists with physician visits. Participates in resident care planning. Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol.
Assists with admissions and discharges of residents. Assists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides. Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
Assists with carrying out physician orders. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices.
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
Our
Requirements
Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care. If you are currently a student in an LPN program, please see the Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) position. Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shift. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift.
Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus is required during the shift while evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) responding to emergency needs of the Retirement Community. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
Our Mission Statement Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
What's in it for you? As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
- Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement contributions
- Professional licensure reimbursement
Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.
What's around it?
Frederick, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,764/mo
- Household income
- $97,069/yr, all local households, not nurse pay