Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: The Neighborhood at Tellico Village
Location: Loudon
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Location InformationThe Neighborhood at Tellico Village is a
beautiful community in Loudon, TN, with more than 50 units offering
assisted living and Alzheimer's care.Key ResponsibilitiesAt this
time, we are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our
team!NEW WAGES & SIGN ON BONUSES OFFERS!!Responsibilities
- Institutes appropriate nursing intervention which might be
required to stabilize a resident's condition and/or prevent
complication.
- Makes daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional
status and to implement any required nursing interventions.
- Responds to resident and family concerns and ensures that each
concern is documented and a resolution is initiated or communicated
to appropriate staff.
- Coordinates admission, discharge and transfer of
residents.
- Obtains report from nurse he or she is relieving, provides
report to nurse coming on duty and keeps the charge nurse or others
(as appropriate) informed about the status of residents and related
matters.
- Prepares, administer and documents medications following
accepted practices.
- Consults with licensed or registered nurse, physician or
licensed independent practitioner.
- Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be
inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the
appropriate licensed practitioner.
- Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
- Current Licensed L.P.N., preferably with experience in
long-term care of geriatric nursing.
- 2-4 Years of experience required.
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in
nursing specialty desired.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables. IND3Shift/HoursOvernightOur Core Values
- We Put People First
- We Act With Integrity
- We Mind the Business
- We Listen, Then Act Decisively
- We Work to be Our BestAbout Five StarFive Star Senior Living
Inc., a national healthcare and senior living provider
headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest
quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home.
Founded in 2000, Five Star has two major operating division: Five
Star Senior Living and AGEILITY Physical Therapy Solutions.The Five
Star Senior Living division includes more than 280 Independent
Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's/Memory Care, Healthcare
Centers with Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
Retirement Communities. With communities in over 30 states and more
than 25,000 team members, Five Star is committed to maximizing our
residents' independence and enhancing their lifestyles.The Ageility
division provides both inpatient and outpatient services to over
150 communities. These services are provided both within Five Star
and to customers externally. We offer Physical, Occupational and
Speech Therapy Services. Our specialty programs includes our Step
up to Stop falls Program, "Connections" our memory care therapy
program, and our executive functioning program that focuses on
cognitive strategies aimed at keeping our residents independent in
areas such as medication management and house hold
functions.EEOCFive Star prohibits discrimination against any
applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race,
color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex,
pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related
medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression
(including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical
disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic
information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a
personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a
mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in
any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to
federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and
local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location in which the company has communities and/or facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.In addition, Five Star expressly
prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,
religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy
(including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical
conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including
transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability,
military status, certain criminal records, genetic information
(including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal
admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally
ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other
category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate
harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in
which employees may find themselves in connection with their
employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Stars
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up
to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including
intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or
applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation,
engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review,
investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their
legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited
and will not be tolerated.Required qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Keywords: The Neighborhood at Tellico Village, Knoxville , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Loudon, Tennessee
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