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LPN for ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

Addington Place of Clinton is looking for an Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the health and wellbeing of the residents within the community in coordination with Director of Health & Wellness. This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of the personal care staff schedule. Receives call offs and responsible for finding the appropriate staff to replace.

Responsibilities

• This position requires a Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• Works with DHW (or DON) and assists as assigned with those duties.
• Creates and posts a timely schedule for all personal care staff.
• Responsible to fill any call offs while ensuring proper staffing levels.
• Steps in to fill a staff vacancy if unable to fill through other staff members.
• Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
• Partners with Director of Health and Wellness and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/ Service Plan in collaboration with DHW.
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in levels of care and service needs.
• Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record in accordance with state medication administration regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Works directly with residents of Addington Place's Memory Care community.
• Helps residents maintain independence; promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Strives to understand and respond to each resident with empathy, always remaining mindful of the resident’s unique communication patterns, history and basic human needs.
• Practices routinely good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards that include disposal and handling of biohazard waste.
• Notifies Director of Health Care of any resident and/or family concerns.
• Actively participates in change of shift reporting of pertinent information.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Addresses all accidents/incidents immediately and completes incident report.
• Addresses all unsafe and hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
• Addresses occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.

Qualifications

• Maintains current LPN license in the State of Iowa Nursing License per state regulations.
• Experience in assisted living, home health or long term care industries preferred.
• Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Nurse preferred.
• One (1) year nursing management experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow up and triage.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V