Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care

The Goodman Group, LLC•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and the regulations governing professional nursing and long-term care. The LPN leads or directs licensed and nonprofessional staff in delivering resident care and support functions, while ensuring care follows residents’ plans, provider orders, and facility policies. The position also supports residents and families through admissions, ongoing communication, care planning, medication administration, and coordination with health care providers and other services. Available schedules include full-time evening shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.), part-time evening shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.), part-time overnight shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m.), and part-time overnight shift (11 p.m.–7 a.m., every other weekend only). Shift differentials are $1 for evening shifts, $1 for night shifts, and $2 for weekend shifts. Every other weekend is required for the listed schedule. Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation serves the Clearwater community and provides rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice care. The organization describes its Platinum Service® commitment as courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service that places residents and families at the center of its work.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state and maintain 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, 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.
Have general computer literacy.
Walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Sustain repetitive movement, 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 at times.
Be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds at times.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work with potential or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

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 written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting the care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and their family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers, hospice staff, and home health staff as needed.
Assign nursing personnel in accordance with resident care plans, service plans, and provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and families and report significant concerns to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections when requested by management.
Take responsibility for clinical programs as directed, which may include dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
Complete initial assessments as requested and assist with or develop interim care or service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans, including goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and 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 in accordance with policy.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider and in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written or electronic shift reports and oral reports or recommendations to nursing management about changes in resident condition and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and other medical-record documentation required to provide care.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies involving provider orders, diet changes, charting errors, or other matters to the supervisor.
Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care or service plans are being followed, and report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and residents’ care needs; ensure rooms are ready and greet residents upon admission.
Notify the resident’s health care practitioner and family when the resident’s condition changes.
Help arrange resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Communicate with the pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
Maintain adequate supplies of floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment for resident care, and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, and report concerns to the supervisor.
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.
Keep nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas clean and sanitary.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stocks of medications, medical supplies, and equipment on site.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents and families.