Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Kensington Senior Living, Llc
Location: White Plains
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Why The Kensington White Plains? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to our team members too! Become part of a community that’s driven by its unique core values: a Love for Seniors, Respect for Each Other, Passion for Excellence, and a Spirit to Serve. Partner with us to find your path, grow your purpose, and expect the unexpected: deeper connections, better opportunities, and a stronger sense of belonging. Salary: Starting $35/hr Summary: The LPN is responsible for providing supervision and coordination of medication management and resident care delivery. Additionally, the LPN assists the Director of Nursing in setting standards of nursing care and management of residents under the direction of a physician. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares and accurately assists residents with the self-administration of prescribed medications to residents in accordance with individual medication care records. Organizes medication carts to help ensure accuracy and efficiency during the med pass. Maintains inventory of required medications, monitors expiration dates, and properly stores medications. Follows controlled drug procedures, and ensures proper disposal of expired, contaminated, or excess drugs. Assures that all resident medication records are accurate, complete, and all mandatory forms are on file Assists in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carries out orders as directed by the Director of Nursing. Assists Director of Nursing with scheduling and follow up on physician appointments and ensuring medication orders are accurately recorded and carried out. Maintains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and responds to all emergency situations. Performs first aid and/ or CPR, if required. Assures that all resident records are accurate. Completes and signs paperwork, resident care notes, medication administration records and incident reports and provides follow-up as required. Maintains confidentiality of resident and community information. Interviews and examines current residents to assess needs, monitors and records resident medical condition and behavioral changes, assists in the formal process to re-assess resident care needs and recommends adjustments to care plans. Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment, or neglect. Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required. Qualifications: Current LPN License. Minimum of three (3) years in similar position, with retirement living or home-care background preferable. High school degree required; college degree preferred. Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with people of all ages, while maintaining an energetic and positive attitude. Must be able to read and write English and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be criminally cleared by our background check process, including finger printing. Be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Knowledge and Skills: Must have excellent verbal skills and communication abilities. Ability to work effectively within a team- based environment. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to calculate figures related to budgetary items, staffing needs, medication dosages, and amounts. Knowledge of applicable health care and employment Federal and State regulations. Must have excellent computer skills.

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