PT Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Day or Night Shift

Grace Management•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Camellia at Deerwood is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to lead and coordinate resident care during a part-time day or night shift. LPNs serve as the supervisor in charge for their shift, assign and monitor work performed by Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) and Medication Technicians (MTs), and oversee the Wellness Department’s functioning. The position reports to the Wellness Director and may make residence decisions when the Executive Director and Wellness Director are absent. The LPN plans shift coverage, coordinates and supervises resident care, implements service plans, monitors residents’ health, administers and documents medications, maintains medication security and narcotic counts, and communicates changes in residents’ conditions to physicians and responsible parties. The role also includes shift handoffs, staff coaching and orientation, emergency response, chart maintenance, incident reporting, monitoring the e-call system, and following infection-control and workplace safety requirements. LPNs support resident-centered activities and cooperate with the broader team in providing resident services. The listed part-time schedules are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. for day shift and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. for night shift. Benefits listed in the posting are described as full-time benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a nursing license in the state where the position is located.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Ability to lift, bend, and push a medication cart around the residence; must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and when requested by a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an assisted living setting.
Dementia care experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and delegate work assignments to ensure effective shift coverage, and coordinate care during the shift.
Participate in and supervise delivery of personal care; implement service plans and collect information about residents’ health status.
Lead the shift team, coach and counsel RCAs and MTs on care practices and standards, follow disciplinary procedures when needed, and write disciplinary reports according to residence protocol.
Maintain a professional manner with residents and families, communicate tactfully in sensitive situations, and report suspected or witnessed abuse to the Wellness Director and take appropriate action.
Administer medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record (MAR), document administration, and check MARs for complete and accurate documentation.
Conduct shift reports with outgoing or incoming personnel; secure the medication cart and narcotic keys; and perform narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Transcribe physician orders, review MARs for accuracy, and notify the pharmacy of changes.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies.
Orient and train new associates, participate in assessing their knowledge and skills, and report findings to the Wellness Director.
Monitor e-call equipment and caregiver responses to help ensure residents receive timely assistance.
Maintain resident charts; report significant health changes to physicians and responsible parties; and document observations, follow-through, and new physician orders or instructions.
Follow CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA bloodborne-pathogen requirements, and other safety rules.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, and fax machines, and telephone.
Document and report resident incidents as required by state regulations.
Support the resident-centered activities program and cooperate with team members in administering resident services.
Keep the Wellness Director informed of changes in residents’ health and other shift problems; attend associate and other required meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director.