LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse- Overnight

Bedford Falls, a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community in Bedford, NH is looking for a caring nurse to join our team.

Shift available is Full Time (37.5 hours/week) 11PM-7AM Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities for the LPN include:

Direct Supervision

• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
• Is the first point of contact for the care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns
• Participates in the hiring and termination processes as they relate to resident care associates
• Has direct input into performance reviews for care associates and presents reviews with the RCD
• Has direct input into disciplinary documentation for care associates and presents action with the RCD
• Closely mentors, guides and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
  
  Resident Care
  
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
• Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence
• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents' status
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the DON, physician, family, RCA's, and Executive Director per state regulations
• Successfully implements the plan of care
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup
  
  Requirements:
  
• Graduate of an approved LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse program (per state requirements)
• Current state licensed as an LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (as required by state regulation) and CPR certification
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable
  
  COVID-19 considerations:
  Due to our desire to keep COVID out of the community we provide required PPE of gloves, gowns, surgical/N-95 masks, and goggles to all staff.
  
  BENEFITS
  
  We believe in offering our employees competitive pay. To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today!