Assisted Living LPN, Full Time - Glacial Trails Memory Care

at  Minnewaska Community Health Services

Full Time includes on call nurse rotation.
MCHS offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistant Program
Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick Time
Recognized Holidays
Shift differentials
Retirement with employer match
TITLE: Assisted Living Nurse
REPORTS TO: Clinical Nuse Supervisor

• Under the direction of the CNS, assure residents have up to date care plans and service plans.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.
• Communicates to physicians, other personnel (county caseworkers), and designated representatives (per resident preference) changes in resident’s needs or conditions.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers within the current service limitations as described in the UDALSA.
• Ensures and participates in all aspects of medication management services for applicable residents.
• Ensures all physicians orders are signed and implemented timely.
• Completes assessments per regulations and within scope of practice.
• Assist with admissions as directed by CNS and/or Housing Manager.
• Under the direction of the CNS assure that delegated nursing tasks are followed properly and discuss any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
• Works as a team player with all members of the resident’s care team.
• Ensures safe practices of medical equipment being used in the building.
• Ensures that staff clearly understand and follow all resident care procedures.
• Shares resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.
• Attends routine staff meetings and trainings.
• Is flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the industry.
• Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and use good communication and customer service skills with staff, residents, families, and professional encounters.
• Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone. Occasional need to assist in house when on call.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations and rules.
• Obtain required training upon hire and annually thereafter to meet regulatory requirements.
• Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 80 hours of start of employment.