Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
We are seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our community. A LPN uses their clinical expertise to ensure all residents receive high quality, efficient care. LPNs in our community are sensitive and respectful, and are passionate about helping those in need.
What You'll Do
Provide Care
- Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Supporting residents with medication; taking medication, opening containers, opening prepackaged medication, reading medication labels for residents, observing residents taking medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
- Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
- Toileting, incontinent care
- Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse
Communicate
Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectivelyDetail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shiftProvide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved onesRecognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisorWhat You'll Bring
Experience & Education
High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 2 years' experience in a hospital or clinical settingAssociates degree or higher, focused on advancement into medical services, or similar, preferredCPR / First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)Valid, unrestricted LPN certification or State / Local equivalent requiredEngagement
Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finishStrong emotional intelligence and listening skillsDedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residentsLocation Information
Five Star Residences of Lafayette is a beautiful community in Lafayette, IN, with more than 100 units offering independent living and assisted living.