Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

4d•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and applicable healthcare regulations in a long-term care and assisted living community. The position leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions, while ensuring care follows resident plans, provider orders, facility policies, and safety requirements. The role includes nursing care, resident assessments and care-plan documentation, communication with residents, families, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and facility staff, medication administration, supervision of the nursing unit, and maintaining safe and sanitary work areas. The position may also support clinical programs such as dementia care, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls. The role is based at Riverside Health & Rehabilitation, a 72-bed skilled nursing community serving Missoula, Montana. Overnight shifts are available in 8- or 12-hour lengths. The posting lists LPN wages of $31–$35 per hour and RN wages of $32–$39 per hour, depending on experience, and notes a sign-on bonus for full-time employees.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Possess a current, active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the applicable state, in good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, 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, residents, and families.
Be able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Be able to sustain repetitive movement, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Be able to stand, walk, and work on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.
Meet the physical and environmental demands of work that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care and assisted living facilities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents and document the care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and their family members to the facility.
Make rounds with healthcare providers, hospice staff, and home health staff as needed.
Assign nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and healthcare provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address resident and family issues and report significant concerns to a supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections when requested by management.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans as requested.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans based on resident needs and healthcare provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with healthcare 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 in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports and recommendations about changes in resident condition and other shift activities to nursing management.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and other required medical record documentation.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other documentation to a supervisor.
Document care accurately according to policy and review interdisciplinary documentation to determine whether care plans are being followed.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs, prepare rooms, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the resident's healthcare practitioner and family when the resident's condition changes.
Help arrange resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by healthcare providers.
Coordinate with the pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
Monitor and report needs for adequate supplies of medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders; report concerns to a supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics in accordance with 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.
Maintain clean and sanitary nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and help ensure adequate stock is maintained.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality resident service under the Platinum Service® program.