Licensed Practical Nurse

Key Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Licensed Caregiver - LPN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals.

What You'll Do

• Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing

• Supporting residents with medication.

• Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community

• Toileting, incontinent care

• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse

• Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively

• Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift

• Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones

• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor

• Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly.

• Provide wound care and other nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices.

• Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.

What You'll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.

• Demonstrates effective time management skills.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.

• Current CPR certification.

• Maintain CEU requirements.

• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.

• Staff supervision

• Assessment and resident care skills;

• Medication management principles and practice; and

• Written and verbal communication skills.

Location Information

Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck is a beautiful community in Teaneck, NJ, with more than 210 units offering independent living and assisted living.