Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Assisted Living & Memory Care FT/PT

The Goodman Group, LLC•Sarasota, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and applicable healthcare regulations in an assisted living and memory care community. The position leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions, and works to ensure residents receive care according to their care plans, service plans, and healthcare provider orders. Responsibilities include conducting nursing rounds and assessments; coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges; developing and updating care documentation; communicating with residents, families, healthcare providers, and staff; administering medications; supervising nursing-unit work; and maintaining safe, sanitary care areas and adequate supplies. The LPN may also support clinical programs such as dementia care, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and fall prevention. The position is offered with full-time day or night schedules, and the posting also identifies full-time/part-time availability. The work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in good standing in the applicable state, with no disciplinary action in effect throughout employment.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, prospects, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, prospects, and families.
Be able to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
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 at a time with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a memory care setting.
One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility.

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 follow written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and 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.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and family members and report significant issues to a supervisor.
Participate in facility inspections and surveys as requested.
Support assigned clinical programs, which may include dementia care, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans based on nursing 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 in accordance with policy.
Review resident medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, and laboratory needs, and follow up as appropriate.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by healthcare providers and in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide shift reports and recommendations to nursing management about changes in resident conditions and other activities.
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 physician orders, diet changes, charting, or other documentation to a supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care plans are being followed, and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs; ensure rooms are ready and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify residents' healthcare practitioners and families when a resident's condition changes.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by healthcare providers.
Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure medications are available for administration.
Maintain adequate supplies of floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment, and report needs to a supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of healthcare provider orders, reporting concerns to a supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments in accordance with 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 nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend nursing-department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stock on site.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.