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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Champlain Valley Senior Community is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the health, safety, and well-being of residents in our Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care community.

Responsibilities:

Provide nursing services within the LPN scope of practice and in accordance with residents' individualized service plans Observe residents and promptly report changes in physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral condition Administer medications and treatments as authorized and ordered Accurately complete documentation in the electronic medication, treatment, and resident-record systems Monitor medication administration records and help ensure all required documentation is completed before the end of each shift Communicate with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, families, and other healthcare providers as directed Assist with admissions, resident evaluations, service-plan updates, and required clinical documentation Review physician orders and help ensure that changes are communicated and implemented promptly Respond to resident emergencies, incidents, falls, and changes in condition Complete required notifications, documentation, and follow-up after incidents Provide guidance and support to HHAs, RCAs, medication technicians, and other care-team members Help monitor resident-care assignments and ensure services are provided safely and respectfully Support infection-control, medication-management, quality-assurance, and safety practices Participate in shift reports, staff meetings, required training, and care conferences Maintain residents' privacy, dignity, safety, choices, and independence Follow all facility policies and applicable state and federal requirements

Qualifications:

Current and unrestricted New York State LPN license required Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within the facility's required timeframe Previous experience in assisted living, memory care, long-term care, geriatrics, or a related healthcare setting is preferred Knowledge of medication administration, clinical documentation, infection control, and resident safety Strong assessment, communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills Ability to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies Comfortable using electronic health records and medication-administration systems Ability to safely perform the physical duties of the position Must successfully complete all required background checks, health requirements, training, and employment documentation

Schedule:

Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities may be available. Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday availability may be required based on facility needs.

Benefits:

Benefits may include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, employee discounts, and a referral program for eligible employees. Champlain Valley Senior Community is an equal opportunity employer. For over a decade, the Schwartzberg family has been welcoming your family into theirs. When Eli and Emily Schwartzberg founded The Champlain Valley Senior Community, their mission was to provide the best hands-on senior living experience for residents while preserving their dignity, and that is exactly what they have proven they can do. They recognize that aging is a normal life process which everyone experiences in a unique way, so they continually strive to make the community one that encourages, enriches, and fulfills the residents' lives. In the ever-changing world of elderly care and as we grow as a community, our state-of-the-art facility offers 62 rooms and provides comprehensive care including personal care assistance and supervision, daily meals and snacks, medication management, wellness programs, local transportation, select skilled nursing services, and a secure memory wing for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's. Nestled in New York's Adirondack Mountains along the shore of Lake Champlain, Willsboro offers a unique blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and historical significance. Located just 30 miles south of Plattsburgh, Willsboro was first settled by Europeans in 1765 by William Gilliland and has had a rich history in paper milling and mining. Located in picturesque Essex County, the area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the region's scenic trails. The Boquet River Nature Preserve Trail, located in downtown Willsboro, offers Tim's Trail, a 1.15-mile universal access loop designed and built per Federal Accessibility Guidelines. Year-round activities include fishing, hiking, golfing, birdwatching, boating, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Whether you're visiting for a day or planning to stay, Willsboro's small-town honesty and friendliness are unsurpassed.

Pay:

Starting at $35.00 / hour

Pay:

Signing bonus

Other Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Employee discount

Job Type:

fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

8 hour shift Weekend availability Holidays Day shift Night shift

Other Education:

Associate's degree Work location: On-site Champlain Assisted Living. 10 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY, 12996