LPN - PRN

PACS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide consistent care to assigned residents in its skilled nursing facility in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky. The position includes medication administration and treatments, as well as leadership and supervision of nursing assistants. This is a PRN role. The LPN carries out assigned administrative, documentation, medication, personnel, nursing care, staff development, safety, equipment, care planning, and assessment duties. The role includes coordinating resident care with physicians and other departments; maintaining accurate records; monitoring residents’ conditions and treatments; supporting staff training and safe practices; and helping ensure the facility’s policies, procedures, and applicable requirements are followed. The position requires an active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license and current CPR certification. The successful candidate must communicate in English, demonstrate nursing knowledge and sound judgment, work effectively with residents and staff, and meet the stated physical and workplace demands. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing degree program or an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy manuals.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to plan, organize, implement, and interpret nursing programs and procedures.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to work effectively and tactfully with residents, families, employees, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a supportive team approach when caring for residents, including those who may be difficult or emotionally upset.
Ability to move intermittently, communicate understandably, and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Ability to meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the day-to-day work of nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, monitoring, restorative care, and response to changes in resident condition.
Maintain accurate resident records, nursing notes, orders, reports, and other required documentation.
Coordinate care with attending physicians, residents and families, nursing staff, support departments, and other relevant parties.
Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, care planning, assessments, quality assurance, and facility inspections as required.
Support staffing, shift planning, staff supervision, employee evaluations, orientation, and in-service training.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, and proper use of equipment and personal protective equipment.
Monitor medication, supply, and equipment needs and report discrepancies or concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Report incidents, suspected abuse or fraud, workplace exposures, safety hazards, and information-security concerns in accordance with facility procedures.
Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality and follow facility policies for accessing resident and facility information.