Support Services LPN

Capital Manor Retirement Community is now hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse, this is a full-time benefit eligible position working Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00am to 4:30pm! Apply today and work for the BEST Non-Profit Community in Salem!! Wage DOE with Available Shift Differentials PRINCIPLE DUTIES: Essential Job Duties: Support the mission, homelike environment, philosophy, policies, standards and procedures of Capital Manor. Adheres to the established policies and procedures, including fire and safety policies and precautions. Work at all times within and under the scope or standards defined and required by the licensure or certification for this position, as well as Capital Manor specific training, policies and procedures. Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for successfully performing the duties of Support Services, including but not limited to all admissions from the hospital and Independent Living. Communicate with the hospital as needed regarding changes and updates on residents status to ensure all information that we have is up to date. Encourage residents and provide environment for success in meeting their highest level of participation and independence while fostering choice. Check residents on an as needed basis, being the first response in many situations. Measure and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations as instructed. Monitor and document behaviors as specified for individual residents. Communicate changes in behavior to LN and/or Social Services for change in behavior monitoring forms. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. when needed Provide post-mortem care as instructed. Respond/prioritize Ialert. Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e. lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.). Perform documentation as necessary/required Work within the scope of job limits, delivering quality service to residents by following established policies, procedures, and standard of care. Other Responsibilities and Requirements: Relate to residents in a calm, non-confrontational way, with respect, offering love and security, seeking to enhance the resident's self-esteem in a positive way. Participate in inspections made by authorized government agencies. Work as a team member, expressing ideas and concerns related to resident behavior, ADL's and activities. Encourage new staff members to learn and express ideas concerning resident ADL participation, behavioral needs and activities. Allow for flexibility in relating to resident daily needs. Be adaptable to continual changes in resident needs, varying approaches to meet those needs, and assignment changes to meet continual changes of residents. Respond to residents comments and complaints in a courteous manner and seek nursing staff support when necessary. Demonstrate ability to learn and apply new information to job performance. Attend and participate in continuing education programs, in-service meetings and other meetings, completing state mandated hours of continuing education, as required/directed. Use personal protective equipment and procedures including use of gloves, bagging of soiled linen and garbage, frequent handwashing, alcohol gel, placing bags of soiled items in appropriate receptacles. Report hazardous conditions/equipment the supervisor immediately. Report all accidents and incidents and changes of condition, new symptoms or behaviors, timely to the supervisor. Work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions/shifts when required/directed. Work harmoniously with all personnel, professional and non-professional, in all departments of CM. Work independently, displaying flexibility, personal integrity, patience, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition. Deal tactfully with residents, family members, personnel, and all visitors at CM. Maintain a liaison with the residents, their families, to adequately plan for the residents' needs. Always preserve the residents dignity and self-respect. Assure that residents personal and property rights are always observed. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information. Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, choice, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout Capital Manor. QUALIFICATIONS: Certified as an LPN in accordance with Oregon law. 3 Years of experience in elderly care preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The heaviest weight pushed or pulled is a wheelchair which may weigh up to 300 pounds. Ability to push barrels of soiled linen to laundry. Must be able to hear voices of residents and other staff to exchange information quickly and accurately. Must hear call bell system and safety alarms. Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability and have good moral character.