LPN

Job description

The Lakewood Courtyard Our motto, *"Welcome to the family,"* reflects our commitment to creating a warm, supportive environment where both residents and staff feel valued. We believe that every senior deserves to *"Celebrate life and wellness to the fullest,* ### Responsibilities: - Follow the service plan in providing services to residents and assist with their medical problems. - Assist in the development and updating of each resident’s service plan. - Assist with services needed to the residents (ADL's). Give residents prescribed medications; and/or remind them to take medications. - Monitor health safety and well-being of the residents and communicate with the Registered Nurse and/or physician when needed. - Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. in the communications log and update the service plan and daily care log sheets if indicated. - Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents. - Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested by the Registered Nurse or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log. - Report concerns about residents to the Registered Nurse. - Assist the Registered Nurse in any capacity he/she may need, including supervising nursing staff with training, work assignments and support as well as carry out all other duties assigned. - Respond to resident emergencies, provide first-aid assistance and arrange for medical attention/follow-up. - Maintain an accurate record of services given to residents. - Adhere and carry out all policies and procedures. - Report all job-related injuries to the Registered Nurse before the end of the shift. ### Qualifications - Must be a current Licensed Practical Nurse by the state of NJ. - Passed a training course approved by the NJS Department of Health and shall have passed the NJ Practical Nurse Examination. ### Shift: - Full-time 2nd shift