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Overview
Viva Senior Living at Greenpoint is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Enriched Housing Program. In this vital role, you will provide hands-on nursing care, monitor residents’ health status, and support their ability to live independently in a warm, community-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working as part of a caring, mission-driven team.
Position
POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS NURSE (LPN)
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
REPORTS TO: Wellness Director
Location: Viva Senior Living at Greenpoint
Responsibilities
* The Wellness Nurse is responsible to provide care, treatment, medication administration to assigned residents, and to continually monitor and assess the residents’ condition and report in accordance with plans of care, established medical practices, and all applicable laws and regulations, and Viva’s policy and procedure.
* Assists with oversight of ancillary care staff in the absence of the Wellness Director or Assistant Wellness Director.
* Provide care to assigned residents based on plans of care
* Medication assistance and/or administration with adherence to the Five Rights of Medication Administration
* Reordering and receipt of medications
* Provide personal care and ADL assistance
* Supervision of Care staff
* Maintains shift to shift report
* Provides emergency assistance to residents with appropriate follow-up
* Obtains and transcribes physician orders
* Maintains case management documentation
Qualifications and Requirements
* Must possess a valid LPN license issued by the State
* Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
* Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and maintain compassion and dignity to residents, adhering to the Resident Bill of Rights
* In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages)
* Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook
Annual Health Requirements
* Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test
* Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations
Physical and Sensory Requirements
* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
* Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
* Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination
* Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
* Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
* May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Salary
$30.00 per hour
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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