Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT & PT Evenings & Overnights

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

23h•$27 - $29

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and applicable health care regulations. The position supports resident care in a long-term care or assisted living community and leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct care and related support functions. The LPN conducts nursing and clinical rounds, supports resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, develops and updates assessments and care or service plans, administers medications, communicates changes in resident condition, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The role coordinates with residents, families, health care providers, pharmacies, hospice and home health staff, and other care team members. The LPN also helps supervise the nursing unit, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available. This position is offered as a full-time evening opportunity (2 p.m.–10 p.m.) or a part-time overnight opportunity (10 p.m.–6 a.m.). The work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical activities include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license in good standing in the applicable state, with no disciplinary action in effect during employment.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.
Be able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Be able to sustain repetitive movements, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Be able to stand, walk, and work on one's feet for 8–12 hours at a time with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with facility policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents and document care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers, hospice staff, and home health staff as needed.
Assign nursing personnel according to residents' care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Complete clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address resident and family issues and report significant concerns to the supervisor.
Participate in facility inspections and surveys as requested.
Support clinical programs as assigned, such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written and oral shift reports to nursing management about resident condition changes and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and other required medical record documentation, ensuring it is clinically accurate.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other records to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes for adherence to care or service plans and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify residents' health care practitioners and families when a resident's condition changes.
Help arrange resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by health care providers.
Coordinate with the pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
Monitor floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment and report shortages to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Report complaints and grievances to management and work with the Director of Nursing on a plan of action.
Make protective equipment available to staff and maintain work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stock on the premises.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.