Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Goodman Group, LLC•East Naples, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) 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, while ensuring care follows residents’ care plans, service plans, provider orders, and facility policies. This position serves residents in an assisted living and memory care community and is scheduled PRN overnight, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The LPN performs nursing, assessment, medication administration, documentation, communication, staff oversight, and safety functions. The position works with residents, families, health care providers, pharmacy, Hospice and Home Health staff, and the Director of Nursing. The LPN is responsible for reporting changes in resident condition, maintaining accurate clinical records, and supporting a clean, safe care environment. The role requires an active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in good standing and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or long-term care is preferred. The position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, and requires physical stamina for walking, standing, repetitive movement, and lifting or pushing/pulling loads up to 50 pounds at times.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the applicable state, in 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, prospective residents, 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, prospective residents, residents, and families.
Be able to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
Be able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Be able to sustain repetitive movement, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Be able to stand, walk, and work on one’s feet for 8–12 hours at a time with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines governing 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.
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 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 or inspections as requested by management.
Manage clinical programs as directed, such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, or falls programs.
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 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 policy.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and related follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider and according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management regarding resident condition changes and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them 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 in provider orders, diet changes, charting, and other documentation to the supervisor.
Maintain clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
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 about new admissions and resident care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the resident’s health care practitioner and family of changes in the resident’s condition.
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 resident medications are available for administration.
Monitor supplies, floor-stock medications, and equipment; report needs to the supervisor and help maintain adequate stock.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of 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 in accordance with 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.
Keep nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas clean and sanitary.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents in accordance with the Platinum Service® program and facility policies and procedures.