LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Homewood Living Frederick is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, skilled care to residents in our senior living community. In this role, you will be at the heart of residents' well-being, delivering comprehensive nursing care while leading and supporting our nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
• Provide accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care for residents
• Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, and monitor and evaluate the delivery of care
• Accurately transcribe and carry out all physicians' orders and assist with physician visits
• Participate in resident care planning
• Evaluate and respond to the physical and psychological needs of residents in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol
• Assist with admissions and discharges of residents
• Assist in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides
• Provide direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit
• Treat all resident information, medical conditions, family matters, and personnel information as confidential
• Comply with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid LPN license in the state where you will provide care
• Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability
• Ability to read, write, and understand English well
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout an eight-hour shift
• Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts and transfers several times throughout the shift
• Ability to walk and stand constantly throughout the campus while evaluating residents, supporting staff, and responding to emergency needs
• Ability to push a medication cart while dispensing medications
• Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $31.45 - $34.45 hourly
• Paid time off with annual cash-out opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Note: If you are currently a student in an LPN program, please see the Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) position.