Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Why do 94% of our residents recommend our communities to friends and family? Our people make the difference. Sunshine Retirement Living was founded 10 years ago with a vision of creating safe and happy homes for seniors all over the country by a family with three generations of experience in senior care. Our mission that is focused on “People, Passion, and Excellence” is more than a statement. It’s a tangible experience our team creates by providing compassionate, exceptional service to our residents, and collaborative, positive support to each other. This person-centered approach has helped us create healthy communities where both our residents and employees thrive.
Our employees receive great benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as 401(k), Teladoc, DailyPay and LifeBalance programs, and more. If you’re looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of people with a lifetime of meaningful stories to tell—and provides you with the opportunity to make one-on-one connections with co-workers and residents—we encourage you to join our team. Learn more about your new role below.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
The overall purpose of the Wellness Nurse position is to provide Person-Centered Care consistent with accepted standards and expectations of Sunshine Retirement Living and state regulations. The Wellness Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring resident health status, providing physical care, early diagnosis and intervention of resident changes in health status. Wellness Nurses must communicate politely and effectively with family, primary physicians and perform all administrative charting or other services as required by regulations and company policy.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
A current, valid LPN or RN license is required
Education/and or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and to verbally communicate with different levels of staff, families, and any outside customers in a professional and polite manner
No disqualifying criminal or care offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
Maintain a positive and respectful approach with coworkers. Ability to work in a team setting and be a team player
Ability to write nursing/patient progress notes, and nursing procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads and customers(patients, family members, physicians, etc.)in a polite and professional manner
Satisfactorily pass Sunshine’s and state-regulated criminal record clearance, health screening, and TB clearance (if applicable)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements and evaluates resident’s plan of care
Identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed
Ensures appropriate and timely response to resident and/or family concerns
Responsible for the safety of residents under your supervision
Informs appropriate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift and receives report from coworkers throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditions
Directs Caregivers to assure care provided per standards of practice and per community policies and regulations
Rounds with Caregiver prior to end of shift to assure unit is in proper order
Performs other duties as assigned
Dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service
Provides resident care in accordance with accepted standards of practice and within the scope of the LPN or RN license
Routinely observes and reports on resident’s conditions/changes and then documents in accordance