- Full Time. 40 hours a week. 11pm - 7am (Night shift). Alternating weekends are required. Assisted Living.
- Full Time. 40 hours a week. 3pm - 11pm (Evening shift). Alternating weekends are required. Healthcare.
- Part Time. 40 hours a week. 3pm - 11pm (Evening shift). Alternating weekends are required. Healthcare.
The Household/Neighborhood LPN delivers, coordinates, evaluates, and is accountable for the total nursing services for household/neighborhood residents during assigned shift. The Household/Neighborhood LPN performs nursing functions that require at a minimum a licensed practical nurse, including medication administration, observing residents’ condition, and communicating with the Household/Neighborhood Clinical Leader or Physician, and treatments; and takes part in household/neighborhood activities with and for residents. Work is performed according to the community’s policies and procedures within the scope of practice of the Virginia Board of Nursing Guidelines and in a safe and efficient manner.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program with a diploma or a degree.
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Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Virginia; maintains license in active status.
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Current CPR/AED certificate of completion.
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ServeSafe training.
Job Duties
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Plans, oversees, and reviews services delivery and completion of nursing duties by LPNs and CNAs. Assists team members with resident services and activities of daily living as necessary to ensure quality services; instructs team members on correct procedures. Makes shift rounds with physicians. Follows proper infection control practices. Assesses resident injuries and renders first aid or refers resident for physician and/or emergency room treatment; completes incident report. Responds to resident call light requests promptly. May respond to emergency calls in Independent Living.
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Receives report from off-going shift and gives report to oncoming shift. Communicates about resident condition with other team members; communicates changes in resident condition to the physician, guardian, and family. Notifies clinical leader of major problems and recurrent grievances. Keeps dining team informed of diet changes.
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Within licensure, performs resident assessments upon admission; completes documentation for assessments, treatments, reactions, and outcomes; notifies appropriate resources (e.g., dietitian, physical therapist, etc.) of the need for evaluation; initiates the development of care plans (and MDS in Healthcare) for household/neighborhood residents; evaluates resident response to plan of care and recommends additional modifications as indicated.
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Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician and nursing orders, according to regulations and established procedures.
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Performs clinical rounds to ensure resident safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance; evaluates resident physical and emotional status. Educates residents (and others) about medical issues and healthy lifestyle choices.
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resident clinical records according to established policies and procedures.
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Ensures the clinical operations in the household/neighborhood comply with federal, state, and local regulations and the Nurse Practice Act.
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Attends in-service education programs, team conferences, and nursing services conferences as scheduled; completes in-service programs as assigned.
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Trains other clinical team members in nursing skills, and all team members in best practices. Serves as a role model of professional nursing practices. Advocates for quality clinical services.
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All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Knowledge of practices and procedures of long-term care; practices and procedures for clinical documentation.
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Clinical skills sufficient to perform all essential job duties.
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Ability to meet the needs of geriatric residents using patience, tact, and a desire to service those who are ill or incapacitated.
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Ability to read and write, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
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Ability to assign, direct, and review the work of others.
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Computer knowledge and skills with an aptitude to learn company software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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Capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation.
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Physically able to carry, transfer, push and pull, and reposition residents with assistance or using appropriate equipment.
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Physically be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
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Normal eyesight or use corrective lenses to achieve it.
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Ability to hear and distinguish between normal tones and be able to perceive the nature of sounds.
INDNRS
Full Time Benefits:
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Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay - Double Pay
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PTO with a Cash Out option available
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8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
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One Paid Personal Day per year
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Free parking available
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6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
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PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
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Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
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Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
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Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
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Short-term Disability Insurance available
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Immunizations available
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Tuition Assistance Program available
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Team Member referral bonus available
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EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVALIBLE Depending on location.
Part Time Benefits:
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Double Time when working designated holidays.
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8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
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Paid Personal half day is provided each year.
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Free parking available
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PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
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Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
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Team Member referral bonus available
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Additional benefits are available for those who average 30+ hours per week.
A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.
Vaccination Requirement
Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.