LPN-Med Room

Come join our awesome team as a LPN- Med Room at the Senior Community Care of North Carolina PACE clinic. We are offering great benefits and a great work environment! Senior Community Care of North Carolina is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. LPN Job Highlights: 403(b) Retirement Plan; Career scholarships; Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs; Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days) About the job: Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM/ On Call rotation Pay: $29.00-$35.50 The Licensed Practical Nurse Under the direction and supervision of the Clinic Manager or Triage Nurse, uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care in the PACE clinic and in participant’s homes, and contributes to the evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan. Administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically and/or by telephone. Provides education to Senior Community Care participants and caregivers in regards to plan of care, nursing treatments or medications. Communicates participant’s condition to primary care givers, physician and interdisciplinary team Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required Current Practical Nurses License (L.P.N.) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. Essentials: Completes basic assessments and assists PACE RNs as delegated to assist in completing initial and semi[1]annual assessments of new PACE enrollees in the PACE clinic and in participant’s homes. Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery. Performs nursing care in the PACE clinic and in participant’s homes per the LPN scope of practice in the state in which they are practicing. Performs the administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. About Senior Community Care of North Carolina: Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package. With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members. In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”. At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.