Job description

HarborChase of South Portland is a newly built luxury senior living community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic LPN to join our team. Our idea candidate will love working with seniors and have a team-oriented attitude and a passion for teaching and leadership. Full-time and part-time positions are available on the evening (3-11) and overnight (11-7) shifts. Some weekend availability is required. $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time hires!

Position Summary:

Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
• Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
• Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
• Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
• Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
• Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
• Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
• Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
• Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently. Non-Essential Functions:
• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
• Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is currently registered in the state of the community
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community
• Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation Therapy
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care facility.
• Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing facility preferred
• Experience in emergency care and first-aid
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South Portland, ME 04106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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