Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Grace Management•Winter Garden, FL

14d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as the supervisor and team leader for the assigned shift, coordinating resident care, delegating tasks to Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) and Medication Technicians (MTs), and monitoring the Wellness Department’s overall functioning. In the absence of the Executive Director and Wellness Director, the LPN is responsible for residence decisions. The position reports to the Wellness Director. The LPN plans shift coverage, coordinates and supervises personal care, implements resident service plans, monitors residents’ health, administers and documents medications, transcribes physician orders, and maintains medication and resident records. The role includes coaching and supporting shift associates, responding to emergencies, monitoring the e-call system, reporting changes in residents’ conditions and incidents, and communicating with residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and responsible parties. The position also supports resident-centered activities and works cooperatively with the care team. This is a part-time overnight position, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., working alternating Fridays and every other weekend. Pay is $27.00 per hour. The posting lists benefits for full-time associates; it does not specify whether those benefits apply to this part-time role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must hold a nursing license in the state where the employee works.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Must be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds; lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart around the residence are required.
Completion of drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon a supervisor’s request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an assisted living setting preferred.
Dementia care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and delegate work assignments to ensure effective shift coverage and coordinate care during the shift.
Participate in and supervise delivery of personal care to residents.
Implement resident service plans and collect information about residents’ health status.
Lead the shift team; coach and counsel RCAs and MTs on care practices and standards, follow disciplinary procedures when needed, and write disciplinary reports according to residence protocol.
Communicate professionally and tactfully with residents and families, including in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Report suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to the Wellness Director and take appropriate action.
Administer medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record (MAR), document administration, and check MARs for complete and accurate documentation.
Conduct shift-change reports with incoming or outgoing personnel.
Maintain security of the medication cart and narcotic keys, and conduct narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift according to policy.
Transcribe physician orders, review MARs for accuracy, and notify the pharmacy of changes.
Respond promptly and calmly to emergencies.
Orient and train new associates and participate in evaluating associates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities; report findings to the Wellness Director.
Monitor e-call system equipment and caregiver response to ensure timely assistance.
Monitor and maintain resident charts; report significant condition changes to physicians and responsible parties and document observations, follow-through, and new orders or instructions.
Follow CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA bloodborne-pathogen requirements, and other safety rules.
Operate designated medical equipment, copy, scan, and fax machines, and telephone.
Document and report resident incidents as required by state regulations.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activities program and cooperate with team members in administering resident services.
Keep the Wellness Director informed of resident health changes and problems during the shift.
Participate in associate meetings and attend other meetings as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the Wellness Director.