About This Position
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The LPN is responsible for ensuring quality of life and care for all residents in an assigned area in the Health Center. He or she participates in assessment, problem solving, and decision making in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. The Nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in his or her assigned area, supervises the Certified Nursing Assistants, and completes required documentation.
JOB RESPNSIBILITIES:
Administers the correct medication following the five rights of medication administration;
Documents medications and treatments on appropriate forms;
Addresses family and resident issues in collaboration with the Unit Manager;
Observes and reports medication effects and/or adverse reactions;
Reports unusual occurrences and observed changes in the residents condition to the M.D.;
Fills out incident reports of unusual occurrences and reports to Unit Manager;
Reports/endorses on and off with the Charge Nurse &/or Unit Manager at the beginning and end of shift;
Reports pertinent resident information to the Nursing Assistants;
Supervises NAC assignments and personnel availability (i.e. breaks, lunch, and other assignments)
Participates in assessment, problem solving, resident care conferences and discharge planning processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of an accredited school of Nursing or Practical Nursing
Current Washington LPN license
Current CPR Certification
One year of nursing experience (Preferably in Assisted Living or Geriatrics).
Company Description
With a “5-Star Rating” and roots in the Lutheran Faith dating back to its inception on 2/14/1966, The Hearthstone honors the faith’s core values of caring, nurturing and safeguarding all people. Today, the Hearthstone enjoys a reputation as one of western Washington’s most well-respected continuing care retirement communities, welcoming people age 62 or greater of all faiths, genders and orientations. The Hearthstone campus consists of three buildings: The Flagship high rise on the shores of Green Lake, Cove West and Cove East. As a resident in any of our buildings, you are afforded a full complement of community amenities and CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) health services. Beyond those invaluable services, the Hearthstone provides a true sense of comfort and belonging to all who are happy to call the community their home.
EOE Employer
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Life / AD&D
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
Voluntary AD&D
Voluntary Life / AD&D
Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Vision Insurance
Fitness Center - Free
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
OVERVIEW:
The LPN is responsible for ensuring quality of life and care for all residents in an assigned area in the Health Center. He or she participates in assessment, problem solving, and decision making in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. The Nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments to residents in his or her assigned area, supervises the Certified Nursing Assistants, and completes required documentation.
JOB RESPNSIBILITIES:
Administers the correct medication following the five rights of medication administration;
Documents medications and treatments on appropriate forms;
Addresses family and resident issues in collaboration with the Unit Manager;
Observes and reports medication effects and/or adverse reactions;
Reports unusual occurrences and observed changes in the residents condition to the M.D.;
Fills out incident reports of unusual occurrences and reports to Unit Manager;
Reports/endorses on and off with the Charge Nurse &/or Unit Manager at the beginning and end of shift;
Reports pertinent resident information to the Nursing Assistants;
Supervises NAC assignments and personnel availability (i.e. breaks, lunch, and other assignments)
Participates in assessment, problem solving, resident care conferences and discharge planning processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of an accredited school of Nursing or Practical Nursing
Current Washington LPN license
Current CPR Certification
One year of nursing experience (Preferably in Assisted Living or Geriatrics).
Company Description
With a “5-Star Rating” and roots in the Lutheran Faith dating back to its inception on 2/14/1966, The Hearthstone honors the faith’s core values of caring, nurturing and safeguarding all people. Today, the Hearthstone enjoys a reputation as one of western Washington’s most well-respected continuing care retirement communities, welcoming people age 62 or greater of all faiths, genders and orientations. The Hearthstone campus consists of three buildings: The Flagship high rise on the shores of Green Lake, Cove West and Cove East. As a resident in any of our buildings, you are afforded a full complement of community amenities and CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) health services. Beyond those invaluable services, the Hearthstone provides a true sense of comfort and belonging to all who are happy to call the community their home.
EOE Employer
Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Life / AD&D
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
Voluntary AD&D
Voluntary Life / AD&D
Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Vision Insurance
Fitness Center - Free
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
