Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assisted Living Facility

Under the direction of the RN, responsibilities include but are not limited to: medication administration and accuracy of medication administration records; ensures proper check-in, storage, and destruction of all medication, including narcotics; daily input of physician orders in electronic medical records and corresponding changes to medication administration records; ongoing monitoring of residents’ health status and documentation of same; physical notification of changes of resident status and/or clarification of orders. Supervises care providers in their efforts to provide resident care and ensures employee adherence to state/facility/company policies. Notifies Administrator when warranted, related to occurrences/incidents. Communicaton, Staff Development, Quality.

Must possess as a minimum a nursing degree from an accredited college or university and possess a clear unencumbered license from the State of Colorado as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Prefer experience in the geriatric population in a long term care facility, assisted living facility, or other related health care facility. Prefer experience with dementia.