Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Sonida Senior Living team at The Wellington At Southport!
The Wellington At Southport is 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 that 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 a 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.
- Pull and prepare patient charts; perform other general office duties as required.
Ideal candidate will:
- Must be licensed in Indiana as an LPN and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
- Have 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 and responsible member of a greater team.
- Be open-minded and willing to listen to and share new ideas.
Perks of joining our team:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Paid time off*
- Company paid training for career advancement**
- *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
- **Eligibility based on location.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Technical/other training
High School
Experience
Required: 2 years
Experience in a Skilled nursing and/or assisted living setting.
Behaviors
Required
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Lic Practical Nurse (LPN)
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