LPN Wellness Nurse - Per Diem

Job Title: LPN (Every Other Saturday 11PM-7AM)
Location: Darien
Employment Type: Per-Diem (Non-Exempt)
Salary Range: Competitive 
Department: Wellness

About Us:
Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Per-Diem LPN to work the shift 11PM-7AM, every other Saturday of the month and become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Essential Functions:

Job Duties:

• Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including C.N.A.’s (Resident Services Assistants).
• Assist in supervising the medication program and assist the residents with self-administration of medication.
• Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
• Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director.
• Support the completion of resident assessments and service plans.
• Assist with clinical assessments/recertification’s per ALSA requirements.
• Support Resident Services Director in hiring for and managing performance within the department.
• Assist in the training and participate in orientation of new associates.
• Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and associate meetings.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants as needed.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to Resident Services Department associates as needed.
• Support residents and families as needed to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.
• Assist with supervision of RSA staff during provision of care.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Compliance & Safety:

• Follows emergency procedures.
• Understands safety practices and procedures.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members
• Encourages positive work environment.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the appropriate state(s).
• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Two years full time or full time equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience in assisted living or long term care setting preferred.
• Experience and/or special interest working with seniors.

Physical Requirements:

• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
• Physically able to bend and reach.
• Physically able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to transfer residents and use a Hoyer Lift and other medical equipment when needed.

Miscellaneous:

• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.
• Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.