Part Time Evening LPN - Memory Care

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•EAGAN, MN

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 leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions in a long-term care or assisted living community. The position supports residents and families through admissions, care planning, medication administration, clinical communication, documentation, and coordination with health care providers and other services. It also helps maintain safe, sanitary nursing areas and adequate supplies. The role is part time and focused on evening work in memory care. The Commons on Marice serves independent living, assisted living, memory care, care suites, a Parkinson's program, and respite care, and emphasizes responsive, competent, timely, and caring service through its Platinum Service® program.

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 and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
Meet the physical demands of walking long distances, standing for extended periods, sustaining repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to work in conditions that may involve 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 current rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies and procedures, including the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided; orient new residents and family members as appropriate.
Make rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
Use nursing personnel qualifications 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 family members and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys as requested by management and, as directed, support clinical programs such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
Complete initial assessments as requested and assist with or develop interim care plans and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans based on nursing needs and health care 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 established policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, and laboratory items, and arrange ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors; provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports to nursing management about condition changes and other activities.
Complete accident and incident reports involving residents and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical record documentation, provide resident and family information for care conferences, and report discrepancies in orders, diet changes, or charting to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed and report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and care needs, ensure rooms are ready, greet newly admitted residents, and notify health care practitioners and families of condition changes.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider and communicate with the pharmacy to ensure medications are available.
Maintain adequate supplies of floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment, and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of health care 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 on staff performance issues and complaints or grievances.
Make protective equipment available to staff and 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 on-site stock of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and follow facility policies and procedures.