Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Penick Village•Southern Pines, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Penick Village is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Skilled Nursing team. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), we are committed to providing exceptional care while creating a supportive environment for both our residents and employees. If you are passionate about delivering quality nursing care, working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, and building meaningful relationships with residents, we'd love to meet you. The LPN will provide care to the residents living in Penick Village's Skilled Unit, Residential Assisted Living and Garden Cottage. The primary purpose of the LPN is to provide direct nursing care to residents, and to coordinate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Certified Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians. Such coordination must be in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the DON/designee to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Requirements

As an LPN/RN, you must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with patients, families, physicians, community resources and visitors.
Excellent communication skills
Candidates must be able to work in a collaborative and shared leadership environment.
Must possess and demonstrate personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Penick Village.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must display professionalism both in appearance and in attitude.
Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Must be able to communicate strongly and effectively.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of North Carolina
CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day functions of the CNA's and Medication Technicians in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Ensure that the written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department are followed by all nursing personnel assigned to you.
Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
Ensure that the nursing personnel under your direction are following their respective job descriptions.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, studies, charting, etc. as necessary.
Participate in the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift are required.
Periodically review the department's policy & procedure manuals, etc. Make recommendations for revisions.
Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts services, programs and activities.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Assist with admission, transfer and discharge residents as required.
Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required.
Perform charting and documentation according to facilities policy and procedure manual.
Prepare, administer and document medication as ordered by physician and according to facility policy and procedure manual.
Function as an Assistant Responder for Independent Living residents.