RESIDENT CARE NURSE LPN

Company: Pointe Frontier Retirement Community
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Are you interested in finding a positive work environment with professional growth opportunities? We have just the position for you! Come and join our Care Team at Pointe Frontier Retirement Community as our evening shift LPN .

Position Summary: The LPN Resident Care Nurse delivers quality assisted living services through interpersonal contact and provides services focused on maximizing residents' individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

Who We Are: Century Park Associates enhances the lives of residents by creating a balanced and rewarding work environment for our employees. We pride ourselves in providing a relationship-filled, value-and-service-oriented, and trust-based atmosphere that believes in caring, loving, and supporting the growth of our associates. At the end of the day, team members at CPA leave our buildings satisfied, knowing their helping hands and positive attitudes encouraged residents in our communities. By developing a self-driven mindset to improve and take risks, associates are not forced to go the extra mile, rather they do it subconsciously.

Qualifications
Must have Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from accredited program
Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing throughout employment
One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
Must have CPR certification upon hire, or obtain during orientation, certification must remain current during employment
Must have current First Aid certification (if required by State)

Primary Job Responsibilities
Oversees medication program including accuracy of medication assistance records (MARs), providing hands on medication assistance to residents and monitoring med passes
Performs treatments according to physician orders
Takes blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, etc.
Charts relevant information about residents
Updates and informs physicians of change in resident's condition
Takes physician orders, transcribes new orders to medication sheet and charts appropriately
Assists residents with activities of daily living
Orders and re orders medications for residents from assigned pharmacies as needed
Promptly responds to call lights and other requests from residents
Provides report to staff for next shift
Assists Resident Care Director with supervisory responsibilities
Assists with training, supervision and counseling of resident care team
Assists with scheduling department hours appropriately
Serves as an effective role model
Treats all associates respectfully

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
Attendance bonus
Bonus opportunities
Breakdown pay
Double time pay
Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

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