Part Time Every Other Weekend AM LPN-Assisted Living

The Goodman Group, LLC•Eagan, MN

4d•$30 - $35

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 supports residents in an assisted living community and leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions. The LPN works the 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. shift every other weekend and earns $30–$35 per hour. Responsibilities include nursing care, assessments, care planning, communication and clinical documentation, medication administration, supervision of nursing personnel, and maintaining safe and sanitary care areas. The LPN works with residents, families, health care providers, pharmacy staff, and the Director of Nursing to coordinate and document care. The position may include responsibility for clinical programs such as dementia care, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls. The role requires compliance with facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal requirements. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical activities include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting or pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds at times. The position may also require nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 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.
Be able to execute tasks independently.
Express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
Meet the stated physical demands, including walking long distances, standing for extended periods, 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.

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 regulations and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting the care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
Assign nursing personnel 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 families and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections as requested by management.
Carry out clinical programs as directed, which may include dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
Complete initial assessments as requested and assist with or develop interim care 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 regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with policy.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, and laboratory work and follow up as needed.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider and in accordance with procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide oral, written, and electronic shift reports and recommendations to nursing management, including changes in resident condition and other shift activities.
Complete and submit resident accident and incident reports to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical record documentation.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies involving physician orders, diet changes, or charting errors to the supervisor.
Maintain clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed, and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet residents upon admission.
Notify the resident’s health care practitioner and family when the resident’s condition changes.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Coordinate with the pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
Maintain adequate floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of orders, and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assigned duties according to 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 clean and sanitary nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stocks on site.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality resident service in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.