Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Liana of Venice•Venice, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for a second-shift position from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Liana of Venice in Venice, Florida. The LPN/LVN assesses the health status of new and existing residents and helps develop their care or service plans. Under the direction of the Director, Health and Wellness, the role communicates with care staff, medication aides, nursing staff, the Director, Health and Wellness, and the Administrator about resident needs and regulatory compliance. The position also audits and reviews clinical systems to support compliance with state regulations and company policies. The LPN/LVN follows resident service plans, documents changes in condition, provides hands-on care and nursing tasks, reviews care plans and physicians’ orders, and supports staff training. The role contributes to the community’s CQI Program, reviews medication records and daily reports, follows applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and models professional communication with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
LPN/LVN licensure.
At least one year of experience as a nurse or caregiver; assisted living, home health, or memory care experience is preferred.
At least six months of experience in a supervisory role.
Ability to read physician orders and match them to residents’ Medication Administration Records.
Medical terminology knowledge adequate to pass medications and communicate with medical professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nursing or caregiving experience in assisted living, home health, or memory care.

Responsibilities

Follow the services outlined in each resident’s service plan in a friendly and supportive manner.
Document observed changes in residents’ conditions in accordance with local rules, regulations, and policies.
Communicate with the Director, Health and Wellness about resident needs as needed to support consistent quality services.
Participate in hands-on care and perform nursing tasks in support of residents’ care plans.
Review care plans to ensure they meet residents’ required support levels and applicable state regulations.
Provide clinical support and training to care staff in support of continuing education requirements.
Assist with transcribing physicians’ orders and reviewing new physicians’ orders.
Maintain certifications required by local and state licensing agencies, including ongoing in-service training, accreditations, coursework, and certifications.
Assist the community with compliance with the CQI Program.
Report issues that do not support quality services to the Executive Director.
Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) and the Daily Report to ensure appropriate clinical interventions are implemented and reviewed for residents on alert or experiencing acuity changes.
Complete other CQI tasks assigned by the Director, Health and Wellness or Executive Director.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including requirements concerning resident care, documentation, HIPAA, OSHA, and Blood Borne Pathogen Guidelines.
Work safely, support safe practices among employees, correct unsafe actions, and comply with Safety Committee Standards.
When required after workplace injuries, assist the Executive Director and Director, Health and Wellness with investigation, return-to-work processes, and injured-worker communications with care providers and the Management Company.
Foster teamwork, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, assist others beyond job responsibilities, and contribute positively to co-workers, residents, and visitors.
Model professional behavior when communicating with residents, families, visitors, physicians, and clinical and non-clinical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.