Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The Aspenwood Company has an opportunity for full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse at our Village on the Park McKinney location a senior living community.

Pay Rate: $29/hr. 

The LVN coordinates care according to the resident’s needs, monitors the care provided and oversees the medication management program.  Must desire to work with seniors and have a tolerance for behaviors associated with dementia and other aging processes. Abides by and upholds company core values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for medication management for the Assisted living and/or Memory Care residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and The Aspenwood Company guidelines.

• Communicate with physicians, other medical professionals, and/or responsible parties regarding treatments, and/or needs.

• Assures that that all required medications are ordered in a timely manner and audits medication carts and narcotics frequently.

• May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include admission evaluations and documentation.

• Responsible for completing evaluations and assisting the directors with service plans, if needed. 

• Responds quickly to all emergencies. 

• Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members. 

• Monitors Medication Assistants and Resident Assistants documentation to assure accuracy, timeliness and completeness. 

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care, as well as administering medications when needed.

• Verifies Service Plans are current and accurate as needed. Notifies Supervisor of discrepancies. Assists with data collection for all incident reports and inputs reports as they occur.

• Manages and facilities orientation process for all new employees on shift. 

• Assures effective communications between direct care staff and client/resident families.

• Assists with staff scheduling.

• Attend all in-services as required. 

• Maintains a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• VALID LVN license in current state
• Experience in long-term care preferred but will train
• CPR Certified
• Computer skills EHR proficiency
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgement and attention to detail 
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements

EOE/M/F/D/V