Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN PT & FT

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Stevensburg, VA

5d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for enhancing the resident and family experience through compassionate care and by promoting SRIM’s Golden Rule value. The role performs assigned nursing procedures to support residents’ comfort and well-being, assists with admissions and activities of daily living as needed, administers prescribed medications, and supervises non-licensed nursing staff. The position also maintains resident records and required logs, follows healthcare-provider orders and applicable assisted-living regulations, responds to resident and family requests, and helps maintain a safe, clean, dignified environment. The LPN directly supervises employees in the Resident Services/Nursing Department. Supervisory duties include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. The position may be considered essential personnel during emergencies and includes accepting calls from staff during nights and weekends. The job requires a high school diploma or GED and one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid state-specific nursing license is required. The role is located at Harpers Station of Yorktown in Yorktown, Virginia, and is offered part-time and full-time at $29.00–$32.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state-specific nursing license.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of word-processing software and electronic medical records.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing, frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasionally sitting, climbing, or balancing; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an environment where occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens may occur.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate sound decision-making and manage priorities.
Accept calls from staff during nights and weekends.
Communicate resident conditions and shift occurrences with oncoming and departing LPNs, ensuring communications are clear, accurate, and timely.
Count controlled substances with the off-going nurse and verify the count before accepting keys.
Check, order, and administer prescribed medications accurately; ensure correct dosages, do not pre-pour medications, understand medication interactions and side effects, and keep the medication cart locked.
Obtain pertinent information and complete required forms upon resident admission and thereafter, according to policy and procedure.
Complete and maintain ECC and LNS logs, service plans, progress notes, and monthly summaries, and follow healthcare-provider orders.
Assist with resident evaluations when needed and provide hands-on care as needed.
Work with the ADORS to review and investigate incident reports and recommend appropriate action and follow-up to the DORS or executive director.
Understand and follow assisted-living regulations and healthcare laws, established policies, and procedures for emergencies.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, use safe working habits and proper body mechanics, and help ensure a clean and orderly environment.
Provide daily performance feedback to nursing associates and participate in performance evaluations when requested by the DORS.
Ensure associates participate in resident activities as described in the activities calendar.
Respond promptly and courteously to residents’ requests for assistance, including calls and requests from family members and visitors.
Support a dignified, caring atmosphere and wear clean, appropriate attire in accordance with policy.
Understand and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Take initiative, seek additional information, offer solutions and suggestions, and take on special projects or other reasonable assigned duties.
Train, plan, assign, and direct the work of Resident Services/Nursing Department employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.