LPN - Gateway Living

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Gateway Living, 611 N Cloverleaf Loop, Springfield, OR 97477

www.GatewayLiving.com

Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week.

Salary: $28.50 - $48.04 per hour (DOE)

Bonus: $5000 Sign-on Bonus

About Us:

Gateway Adult Residential Care operates multiple 24/7 residential care facilities dedicated to providing compassionate care to adults struggling with mental health issues, including Dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injuries, challenging behaviors, and aging-related needs. Our mission is to create a sanctuary for individuals seeking a supportive environment where care and services are delivered with compassion.

Position Summary:

Are you dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents in a long-term care setting? As an LPN, you will provide day-to-day support to the Nursing Department and be responsible for all resident care matters. Your role will involve direct resident care, monitoring medical conditions, and ensuring the accuracy of resident records. This position requires professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resident Care:
  • Provide residents with appropriate care involving medical aspects of admissions and maintaining and updating patient records.
  • Monitor changes in the condition of residents and report to the RN.
  • Verify the accuracy of resident records.
  • Review PRN usage and report to MD.
  • Review psychotropic medications.
• Support and Coordination:
  • Provide day-to-day medical status updates for residents.
  • Investigate all medical S.I.R.s and take appropriate actions.
  • Report resident care or housekeeping problems to the Assistant Administrator.
  • Assist with training and continuing education of all Caregivers and Medpassers.
  • Provide indirect supervision to all medical support staff.
  • Be available for on-call duties.
• Meetings and Compliance:
  • Attend department meetings, quarterly care conferences for service plan review, and daily/bi-monthly nursing meetings.
  • Maintain a documented system of operations policies and procedures and ensure that all facility practices and policies are carried out in the highest ethical manner.
  • Participate in training required by accreditation standards and performance and quality improvement efforts.
  • Ensure fidelity to company policies and procedures and maintain compliance with all governing agencies' rules and regulations.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Must have current LPN license.
• One year of experience as an LPN in a long-term residential care setting or other experience in an RCF setting.
• Or a combination of experience and education.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to problem-solve and communicate with residents, family members, RNs, MDs, caregivers, and medical professionals.
• Understanding of and keeping up to date on medical terminology.
• Multitask, problem-solve and have excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain a cohesive, mission-driven team and continually develop the team to suit the program's needs.
• Collaborate with relevant provider agencies and others.
• Thrive in a flexible, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment with a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Show patience and compassion when working with other staff and residents, especially those sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds or beliefs.
• Have a cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.
• Work closely with other employees and volunteers to ensure a positive, constructive environment within the program or department and throughout the company.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with caregivers, seniors, and disabled individuals.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally in English.
• Competently use a computer and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Work independently and in a team setting.
• Pass drug screening and a criminal background check.
• Obtain and keep current First Aid and Food Handlers Card.
• Maintain the required annual training hours.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with 7% employer match
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Gym Membership
• Telehealth services
• Opportunities for professional growth and educational reimbursement

Physical Requirements:

• Environment: Frequently work indoors, rarely outdoors, with exposure to air conditioning and central heat.
• Movement: Perform tasks involving frequent lifting (up to 50-200 pounds), standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
• Exposure: Frequent exposure to chemicals/cleaning supplies and possible contagious diseases.
• Social Environment: Handle high-volume work, multiple or complicated tasks, and work closely with others in a team setting.
• Specifics: Standing (constantly), sitting (frequently), driving (occasionally), bending/kneeling (constantly), squatting/crouching (constantly), reaching (frequently), twisting (frequently), speaking (constantly), hearing (constantly), seeing (constantly), reading (constantly), distinguishing color (constantly), grasping (constantly), wearing gloves (constantly), and use of machinery to lift residents (frequently).

Why Join Us:

At Gateway, we value our employees as much as our residents. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, continuous learning opportunities, and the satisfaction of contributing to a mission-driven organization that genuinely cares.

Gateway Adult Residential Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.