Memory Care - LPN Team Lead

Company: Wesley Homes
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Part time, day shift, 12-hour shiftJOB SUMMARYPromotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary teams; providing physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families; supervising and evaluating assigned team members such as the CNA. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following facility and nursing philosophies and standards of care set by the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.Company Benefit Summary

• On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (mix of HMO and PPO plans)
• Education grants
• PTO, Holiday Pay, and Personal Holiday of Choice
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program and moreEssential Functions
  • Obtains and provides a nursing report prior to the start of patient care duties.
    • Communicates the residents needs to the team including the CNA prior to the start of patient care duties.
      • Makes rounds to observe and evaluate the physical and emotional status of each resident at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed. Alerts the Nurse Manager to resident needs that require immediate attention.
        • Assists in assigning the direct care of a specific group of residents to the Certified Nursing Assistant based on the needs of the resident and the needs of the facility.
          • Assures that the Certified Nursing Assistant completes resident care activities in a timely, efficient, and appropriate manner that meets the residents' needs and preferences.
            • Other duties as assigned (Assists in problem solving of resident care needs, administers medications and treatments in a timely manner and documents as appropriate, performs the narcotic count each shift, documents residents' assessments and treatments as per facility guidelines, supervises and participates in the administration and documentation of dietitian ordered nourishments, supplements and general hydration, etc.)Education Background
              • High School Diploma or equivalentLicensure, Registration, Certification
                • Active LPN license in Washington State.
                  • Active CPR and food handler card
                    • Washington State DSHS approved Mental Health and Dementia certificates.Special Training/Skills
                      • Knowledge of State and Federal regulations as they relate to long-term care facilities.
                        • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform clinical responsibilities.
                          • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to speak, interpret, and understand conversational English.
                            • Computer skills to include experience in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and Electronic Health Records systems.
                              • Maintain professional competency by independently attending continuing educational offerings.Work Experience
                                • Previous Nursing experience.
                                  • Experienced in supervising a staff.Physical Demands
                                    • Ability to stand/walk 4 - 6 hours per day.
                                      • Ability to sit for long periods of time for charting, phone consulting, data entry.
                                        • Ability to lift up to 50lbs on occasion.
                                          • Ability to bend, stoop, and squat frequently for assessment of residents.#HIRING #HIRINGNOWPM21
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