LPN- All shifts- Memory Care Facility- Queensbury

Company: St. Peter's Health Partners
Location: Queensbury
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Brand New Memory Care Facility on the Glen at Hiland Meadow Campus has a great opportunity for a LPN looking for a rewarding working experience working with elders and honing their nursing and leadership skills. We are hiring for all shiftsThis is a brand new facility providing comfortable, secure living in an environment designed for safety and independence. Programs serve individuals with early to mid-stage memory impairment - those with difficulties that require watchfulness and a supportive environment, but who do not need nursing home care. The center is thoughtfully designed and services are tailored for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias.As a member of our caring, compassionate health care team the LPN will enjoy:

• Flexible schedule
• Work with residents that need assistance with daily living, but not nursing home care
• Management team that is supportive and will be working on the floor next to you not in an office
• Family atmosphere between staff, residents and resident family members alike
• Leader that is very approachable and strong promoter of team work and team engagement
• Continual development and education on new techniques and skills
• Location with an easy commute from Saratoga, Glens Falls, Wilton, Warrensburg and areas of Vermont!
• Shadow experiences for those interested in getting additional insight on this rewarding opportunityThe LPN will be responsible for, but not limited to:
  • The nursingcare of residents under the direction of the Nursing Director
  • Oversee and mentor a team of resident assistants
  • Pass medications to approximately 20 residents
  • Be able to self-direct with minimal guidance and prioritize tasks efficiently
  • Maintain detailed documentation and communicate and changes in residents needs to the team
  • Foster at all times resident independence and freedom of choice
  • Education of families to make the most out of their visits with their loved onesMinimum Requirements:
    • Valid NYS LPN license
    • 1+ year of experience working in a direct patient care role handling med passesPreferred Requirements:
      • 1+ year of experience as a LPN, but willing to help train the right candidate to further their skills
      • Understanding of assisted living regulations
      • Maintain the highest level of customer service while completing day to day duties and responsibilities
      • Communicate effectively in a fast pace work environment
      • Engage within a team setting
      • Strong leadership and mentorship of the Resident Assistant staff
      • Think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations
      • Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing fieldOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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