Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sonida Senior Living • Indianapolis, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Sonida Senior Living team at The Wellington At Southport!

The Wellington At Southport an Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Temporary Care community, located in Indianapolis, IN, If you’re looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position today.

Working at The Wellington At Southport truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) identifies patient needs, plans, implements, evaluates and provides nursing care of assigned patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the patient’s progression toward optimal health.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities include:

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the Assisted Living Facility
Administer all medications as ordered by the physician
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required
Ensure adequate supply of medications, supplies and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of residents. Report needs to the nursing supervisor
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established procedures
Pass medications to all residents that are on medication administration
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift
Demonstrate competence in nursing practice and participate in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency
Place phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions
Pulls and prepares patient charts; performs other general office duties as required

Ideal candidate will:

Must be licensed in Indiana as an LPN and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure
Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities
Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents
Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team
Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas.

Perks of joining our team: