Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time

Williamsburg Landing•Williamsburg, VA

12d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing care under the direction and supervision of the respective department Director/Manager and/or Shift Supervisor. The LPN oversees the work of CNAs on the unit and directs emergency response when necessary. The LPN assists providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and consultant pharmacists, as requested. As the practicing licensed professional on the unit, the LPN ensures documentation is timely and accurate, medications are dispensed as written, and errors are promptly reported and remediated. The role includes supervising and supporting CNAs, coordinating resident care, completing nursing procedures and documentation, communicating significant changes in residents’ conditions, responding to emergencies, and maintaining unit supplies, safety, and infection-control practices. The LPN also supports staff training and development, participates in resident care planning and reviews, and contributes to continuous improvement. Employees may be required to work overtime when business needs make such scheduling necessary.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ability to read and write effectively in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, theory, and practice, with an emphasis on current trends in gerontological nursing.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and support the development of CNAs.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and respond appropriately in an emergency.
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must stand and walk for the entire shift and safely lift and transfer residents.
Must obtain CDP certification within the first year of hire and maintain current CPR certification.
May be required to work overtime when business needs make such scheduling necessary.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience in a long-term care, acute care, and/or assisted living setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign, and monitor CNA work; make rounds to ensure quality nursing care and provide backup support or corrective action as needed.
Train clinical staff in accepted work methods, identify further training needs for management, and provide input for nursing assistants’ performance evaluations and discipline.
Comply with and enforce department and company policies and procedures, including conduct, attendance, dress, and safety standards.
Assist with staffing needs and emergency staffing problems when necessary.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, guests, and employees, and monitor staff interactions and professionalism.
Assist with planning and providing resident nursing care; monitor medical records for accuracy and timely updates; assist clinical leaders with chart audits and 24-hour chart checks; complete electronic medical record tasks.
Perform nursing tasks and procedures, including medication administration, ordering prescriptions, and carrying out ordered treatments.
Participate in shift handoffs, communicate residents’ significant changes, and ensure shift responsibilities are completed.
Keep providers and clinical leaders informed of changes in resident condition, vital signs, and other developments; observe for symptoms, illness, skin breakdown, and indicators of deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health, and report concerns.
Assist management with resident evaluations and individualized care plans and attend resident review team meetings as needed.
Communicate with providers and family members as requested and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Respond to resident needs, including emergencies, medication administration, and assistance with activities of daily living.
Address potential abuse or neglect by protecting and reassuring the resident and immediately reporting the issue to management.
Answer the care base telephone promptly or delegate the task to another team member.
Keep the work environment clean and tidy and ensure team members follow infection-control protocols.
Maintain adequate unit supplies and equipment and record items to be ordered.
Evaluate work processes and methods and submit recommendations for continuous performance improvement.
Take responsibility for professional development, meet mandated standards, stay current with developments in the field, and attend required training and education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete daily skilled notes as appropriate, documenting observations, changes in condition, response to care, medications and treatments delivered, and other pertinent information; maintain and update residents’ medical records as necessary.
Round on assigned residents at least twice per shift and make rounds with outgoing and incoming nurses to discuss caseload residents and observed changes.
During weekend or evening/night shifts, respond to employee incidents or injuries when the Director/Manager or Supervisor is absent; provide triage or first aid, investigate and document events, and promptly report staff injuries to the DON/Supervisor and Talent Management.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
403(b) retirement plan
529 college savings plan
Long-term care insurance
Legal Resources
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Corporate wellness program
Health club and spa membership
Employee education and training fund
Employee assistance program
Credit union membership
Eligible new hires may earn financial incentives under the CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative, subject to program eligibility and details