Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time/Per Diem

PACS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day work of nursing assistants. The role ensures that nursing activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, and supports the delivery of high-quality resident care. The LPN has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and works with residents, families, nursing personnel, medical staff, and other departments to coordinate care. The position combines resident care with shift administration, documentation, medication administration, staff leadership and development, safety and infection-control practices, equipment and supply management, and care-plan review. Duties include supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges; monitoring residents and reporting changes in condition; coordinating ordered services and treatments; maintaining accurate records; and participating in quality assurance, staff training, and facility preparedness activities. The work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including medication rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The role may involve movement throughout the workday, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and interactions with residents or others who may be hostile or emotionally upset. Work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy manuals; communicate resident-condition information; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and familiarity with nursing and medical practices, procedures, and applicable long-term-care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, use tact with residents and others, and work effectively with residents, personnel, families, visitors, agencies, and the public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork, and the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures related to quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and not pose a direct threat to workplace health or safety.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned personnel, including coordinating shift activities, assigning work, making rounds, and reporting staffing or performance concerns.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, care plans, safety rules, infection-control practices, and applicable regulations.
Provide direct nursing care, administer ordered medications and treatments, monitor residents, and report changes in condition or incidents to appropriate parties.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including related communications, arrangements, and documentation.
Maintain resident records, charts, medication records, reports, census information, and other required documentation accurately and in accordance with facility procedures.
Transcribe and communicate physician orders, receive telephone orders, and report discrepancies in orders, diets, or records.
Coordinate care with physicians, other resident services, families, and facility departments, including arranging diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered.
Review resident charts and care plans, ensure planned care is delivered and documented, and inform the Nurse Supervisor of changes needed.
Participate in employee evaluations, staffing recommendations, personnel meetings, orientation, in-service education, and continuing education.
Maintain adequate medication, medical supply, and equipment levels; promote safe and efficient equipment use and report supply or equipment needs.
Support quality assurance, facility surveys, infection-control programs, safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and other facility initiatives.
Protect resident health information and facility information-system access credentials, and report suspected unauthorized access or disclosures.
Complete other duties related to the role as assigned, including work beyond normal hours or in other positions when necessary.