Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!

Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.

Benefits & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes tuition reimbursement and an associate referral program. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

PICTURE YOURSELF…

Watercrest Buena Vista is now hiring for a Wellness Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse! Bring your quality skillset and bedside manner to the table as you work in partnership with the Resident Care team. Together, you will provide direct and indirect care to residents in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. Apply today and find out more about an LPN career opportunity at Watercrest Senior Living!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making

Serves as the “Charge Nurse for assigned shift ensuring residents are well cared for

Serve as the “Charge Nurse” in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing

Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure

Assures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times

Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner

Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications

Responsible Limited Nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)

Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing

Implements change in condition plans

Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents

Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all records

Completes accident and incident reports as required

Maintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties

Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies

Ensures adequate and appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift within company and state guidelines

Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts

Able to make independent decisions

Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner

Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) license

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:

Minimum One (1) year in the senior living, Assisted Living, Memory Care environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Able to stand or walk 75% of the day

Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions

Able to work under stress and in emergency situations

Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping

Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members

Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Work in all areas of the community

Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions

Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed to prevent burns, falls, and infection

Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves, masks and non-slip shoes

Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors

Follow Safety Policy & Procedures

Part time, 3pm-11pm