Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - nights

Trinity Woods, formerly Oklahoma Methodist Manor Inc•Tulsa, OK

12h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports residents in a long-term care household by providing clinical care and helping meet resident and household needs. The role provides clinical leadership, supports compliance with regulations and facility standards, and promotes person-centered, resident-directed care. Cross-training and certification enable the nurse to assist with dining, life enhancement, housekeeping, laundry, and other household activities as needed. The position is full-time, working the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday.

Requirements

Valid LPN license with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a valid compact license.
Meets state requirements for practical-nurse licensure and food handling.
Commitment to person-centered and resident-directed care.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing clinical care and nursing practice in long-term care.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, supervisory skills, and interpersonal relationship skills.
Completion of cross-training for household activities, housekeeping, laundry, homemaking, food service, and food handling.
Food-handling certification is required for dining-service duties.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of nursing work experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure household clinical operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations while honoring person-centered and resident-directed care.
Provide leadership to household staff in maintaining clinical and household-management policies and procedures.
Implement clinical policies and procedures that support safe, sanitary, efficient practices and professional nursing standards.
Ensure documentation, medication administration, resident nursing care, safety and sanitation, staff development, and resident rights comply with facility standards.
Foster collaboration, consensus, and negotiation to solve household problems; maintain and communicate clinical policies and procedures, with emphasis on relationships with residents, families, and designated representatives.
Maintain working relationships with physicians and other medical personnel in support of quality clinical care.
Work with household team members, guided by resident and family preferences, to meet residents’ needs and desires.
Actively assist with household tasks to the extent of cross-training and certification.
Help prepare and serve appropriate snacks and meals; assist residents who need support eating, facilitate mealtime conversation, maintain a pleasant dining atmosphere, and assist with kitchen-related activities.
Help plan and organize social activities for individuals, small groups, and the household; support residents’ social needs and facilitate activities of resident choice.
Share personal interests and talents with household members through planned and spontaneous activities, and accompany residents in activities of their choice.
Maintain clean resident rooms, common areas, support spaces, and equipment; maintain supplies and coordinate housekeeping work with the household homemaker.
Help maintain residents’ personal laundry in quality condition and coordinate laundry work with the household homemaker.