Full-Time LPN/LVN

Company: Vitality Senior Living
Location: Victoria
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

We are currently needing LVNs for the following shifts:

2:00 PM- 10:00 PM Monday-Friday

2:00 PM-10:00 PM Saturday/Sunday

At Vitality, our mission is to create vibrant communities where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. Our vision is to create vibrant communities where residents thrive, families engage, and team members are proud to work. We engage experienced, vibrant leaders with a proven track record for success who can make our mission come to life. Keeping focus on our core values, we strive each day to ensure that our residents remain connected and purposeful.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Leads by example and leads others to promote successful aging by understanding the needs and preferences of resi dents . Leads others to develop a well-trained, compassionate Wellness team to promote dignity and choice. Leads to achieve positive business and performance result s . Ensures a productive, safe, and professional environment for all community team members . Promotes a positive community image that supports a fully occupied community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

All responsibilities are to be performed within scope of practice per state or provincial regulations.

• Administer or assist residents to self-administer medications and treatments.
• Measure vital signs and weight.
• Collect, store, and ensure transport of certain specimens for laboratory st udies .
• Adhere to all medication room systems per policy.
• Communicate with physicians via telephone, fax, and Physician Communication forms.
• Implement physician orders .
• Ensure physician orders, laboratory reports, and other data is scanned and filed in resident charts.
• Document pertinent information in Nursing Notes and elsewhere per policy (e. g . , incident reports) .
• Communicate with Wellness Director per policy .
• Adhere to home health and hospice protocols .
• Adhere to emergency protocols, including performing CPR and administering first aid as necessary.
• Act as community supervisor when management staff is not present.
• Supervise Personal Care Specialists to ensure daily completion of their duties.
• Assist in the development and revision of service plans. Inform Wellness Director of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches .
• Take notice of resident concerns (as reported by Personal Care Specialists or Medication At t endant s , as listed in observation and reporting sections of Medication Technician/Aid Resource or in-service plans) and report such problems to Wellness Director.
• Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift .
• Read Shift Change Notes at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Shift Change Notes by end of each shift .
• Attend and participate in onboarding, annual and in-service training and team member meetings, as request ed .
• Perform other duties as directed by Wellness Director.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Meet state or provincial health related requirements.
• Maintain current professional license if LPN/LVN.
• Maintain current CPR certification if LPN/LVN.
• Maintain any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.

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