On Call Nurse-Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC•Eagan, MN

3h•$27 - $35

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 role supports residents in an assisted living and long-term care community and leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions. The LPN conducts nursing functions, completes assessments and clinical documentation, coordinates with health care providers and families, administers medications, and helps ensure safe, sanitary care environments. The position is on call, with all shifts available, and may require nights, weekends, and holidays. The hourly wage is $27–$35, depending on experience. The LPN ensures resident care is provided according to standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. CNAs and caregivers provide care under the LPN’s direction but do not directly report to the LPN. The work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical duties include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds at times. The environment has ambient room temperatures and lighting. The Commons on Marice describes its service approach as Platinum Service®, emphasizing courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents and families.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered 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.
Walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Perform repetitive movements, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Tolerate standing, walking, and working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours at a time with minimal breaks.
Lift up to 50 pounds at times and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
Execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and have general computer literacy.

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 rules, regulations, and guidelines governing 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 care and services provided.
Participate in orienting 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 resident care plans, service plans, and health care provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and families and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Carry out 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 and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans that identify 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 to review treatment plans and complete orders and progress notes according to policy.
Review resident 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 according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports and 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 services.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in physician orders, diet changes, charting, and related matters to the supervisor.
Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed, and report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident 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.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Coordinate with the pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
Monitor floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment; report needs to the supervisor and help maintain adequate stock.
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.
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 ensure adequate on-site stocks of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.