Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Concord Place Memory Care
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 7, 2025
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Job Description:
ABOUT US:Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To
protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss. We are
committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to
give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to
understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem
team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth,
and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we
do.BENEFITS:PTO accrual on day 1Employee Recognition ProgramPaid
Sick TimeMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug
InsuranceWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramHoliday
Pay401kDiversity and InclusionGreat Place to Work CertifiedWorking
in an environment that provides personal fulfillmentGENERAL
STATEMENT OF POSITION:LPN rovides nursing care to residents in
Memory Care community's through assessment, planning
implementations and reevaluation of resident needs. Carries out and
interprets policies, procedures, local, state, and federal
regulations. Provides person-centered physical and psychological
support, care, and service to all residents and their families.
Provides leadership to CNAs, and Resident Assistants.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:The following duties are normal for this position. These
are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required
and assigned.LPN assesses resident needs, and provides necessary
nursing care as per resident's care plan.Directly supervises CNAs
on one's assigned team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning,
and directing work; appraising performance, addressing complaints
and resolving problems.Responsible to participate in Pathways of
Purpose program by applying functional engagement during workday in
all daily interactions with residents.Ensures that resident rights
are maintainedAdministers prescribed medications and treatments in
accordance with approved nursing techniques and per physician
orders.LPN documents nursing history and physical assessment for
assigned patients upon admission;Handles resident, family, or
physician complaints/concerns, referring issues to CSD as
necessary.Respects advance directives and assists residents to a
dignified death; and provides emotional and spiritual support to
family and other staff as needed.Responds to life threatening
situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and
protocol.LPN participates in department and/or unit performance
improvement activities. - Attends in-service training programs for
department specific and other relevant programs, i.e., safety,
infection control, orientation, etc., as scheduled. - Is aware of
and carries out general community and specific departmental safety
policies; always reports hazards/safety issues promptly. - Is aware
of and practices principles of infection control; reports infection
control issues promptly.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:A current
and valid LPN nursing license. A minimum of three years of
experience in a senior living community; a minimum of three years
of experience in a management/supervisory position or any
equivalent combination of training and experience which provides
the required skills, knowledge and abilitiesCERTIFICATION AND
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: - First Aid and CPR certification -
LifeScan criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as
required by law - Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform
duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease,
including tuberculosis - Basic Class "C" Driver's License with a
clean driving record, and free of restrictions or limitations as
required by State regulationIND123
Keywords: Concord Place Memory Care, Knoxville , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Other , Knoxville, Tennessee
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