Licensed Practical Nurse -Memory Care (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

LPN - Memory Care (Part-Time)

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $30/hr Plus Shift Differentials

In this role as a LPN at Garden Spot Village you will be working at Meadow View, an innovative new memory support community, offering opportunities for people with dementia to live resiliently, regain their dignity, and find purpose! It is a secure building offering 40 memory support suites in 2 households.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including conditions and family matters
• Communicate pertinent information during and between shifts to ensure continuity of resident care
• Conduct daily resident rounds and report problems to the nursing supervisor, initiating corrective actions as needed
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective actions immediately
• Participate in facility education programs
• Supervise CNAs providing direct resident care and coach them according to established schedules
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within the assigned unit
• Build relationships with residents and families to obtain daily preferences and communicate them to CNAs in alignment with Person-Centered Care philosophy
• Administer and document direct resident care, medications, and treatments per physicians’ orders
• Notify physicians of changes in resident condition, medication errors, abnormal lab/X-ray results, or any unusual observations
• Participate in development and implementation of resident interdisciplinary care plans
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance
• Count narcotics, check emergency kits, and manage exchange keys
• Provide daily instruction to CNAs regarding care and treatment procedures
• Provide direct resident care as necessary, in addition to supervisory duties
• Collaborate with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultants, community agencies, and ancillary service providers
• Participate in meal service while monitoring dietary needs of residents
• Order, receive, and store medications appropriately
• Ensure resident safety under your supervision
• Observe all facility safety policies, including universal precautions for infectious waste and disease
• Maintain professional appearance and wear a clean, neat uniform
• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality by coming to work as scheduled
• Participate in quality assurance activities and relevant in-services/training sessions
• Engage residents in household activities, documenting participation and responses in PointClickCare
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current Pennsylvania State License.
• Minimum of two (preferably five) years of nursing experience, supervision, as well as clinical experience or education in areas such as restorative nursing, dementia care, personal care or long-term care is preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values offering compassionate personal care to our residents.

Additional Information

Position is part-time 2nd shift every other weekend!

Why You’ll Love Working at Garden Spot
At Garden Spot Village, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Skilled Nursing LPN, you’ll provide critical support to residents and nursing staff while promoting safety, comfort, and person-centered care every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.