Oregon - Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Company: Prestige Care, Inc
Location: Gresham
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Apply here to work at one of our 18 skilled centers in Oregon! We have locations in Portland, Forest Grove, Newberg, McMinnville, Ashland, Hood River, Pendleton, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Albany! Pay starts at $19-$25/hour depending on years of experience with massive sign on bonuses (up to $7,500) and shift differentials.

SUMMARY

Carries out and assists in the delivery of nursing services to residents, including oversight and direction for caregivers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains and supports good working processes for care staff ensuring continuation of services to residents understands the assisted living philosophy
• Supervises nonprofessional staff in the daily delivery of resident care, schedules job assignments and develops nursing unit priorities and assists in identifying substitutes for staff absences.
• Monitors work assignments, provides feedback, evaluates performance, and redirects services as directed by Resident Care Manager or Director of Nursing Services of pertinent problems.
• Prepares or assists with new admissions, transfers, and discharges, providing direct resident care as determined by resident condition.
• Completes treatments and procedures, as ordered by the physician, and within scope of practice and related training while observing resident condition and reporting changes to physician and Resident Care Manager.
• Evaluates and records residents' needs and responses to medications and administers medications as ordered by the physician and directs medication aides accordingly.
• Monitors resident skin condition and reports changes or new problems to physician and Resident Care Manager and monitors residents on alert status.
• Completes incident forms, transcribes and carries out physician orders and notifies family and physician as directed.
• Documents all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes and 24-Hour D.N.S. report form, and documents medications, treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records.
• Respects resident rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and property.
• Assists others with lifting, and attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
  COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and staff.
  
  Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, employees, the facility, and company information and records.
  
  Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. Complies with the attendance policy.
  
  Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene, and appropriate attire. Assists with special projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
  
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  May be required to supervise the care staff.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  Must have a current, unencumbered LPN license. Excellent written and oral communication and motivational skills are essential to success. Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management situations. Must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
  
  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  
  LPN Certificate or Associate Degree in Nursing. Minimum of 1 year working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies. .Geriatric experience or coursework an asset.
  
  EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
  
  Who is Prestige Care/Prestige Senior Living?
  
  Prestige Care is a family of over 80 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.
  
  We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.
  
  We Offer a Full Benefits Suite to Eligible Employees:
  
  

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Employer paid group life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to career development and continuing education
• Scholarship/tuition reimbursement
• Benefits may vary by location
  

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