Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

Williamsburg Landing•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of the department Director/Manager and/or Shift Supervisor. The LPN oversees CNAs on the unit, directs emergency response when necessary, and assists providers as requested. As the practicing licensed professional on the unit, the LPN ensures documentation is timely and accurate, medications are dispensed as written, and errors are promptly reported and addressed. The LPN helps plan and deliver resident care, monitors residents’ conditions and records, administers medications and treatments, communicates significant changes to providers and clinical leaders, and responds to resident needs and emergencies. The role also includes supporting CNA training and performance, maintaining staffing and unit readiness, following infection-control and safety requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement and professional development. Part-time position with 8-hour and 12-hour shifts available.

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Ability to read and write effectively in English and communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and safely lift and transfer residents.
Must obtain CDP certification within the first year of hire.
Must maintain current CPR certification.
Employees may be required to work overtime when conditions affecting business needs make such scheduling necessary.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience in long-term care, acute care, and/or an assisted living setting is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, theory, and practice, with an emphasis on current trends in gerontological nursing.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and support CNA development.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and respond appropriately in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assign, and monitor CNA work; make rounds to ensure quality care; provide backup support and take corrective action when needed.
Train clinical staff in accepted work methods and inform management of additional training needs; provide input for nursing assistant performance evaluations and discipline.
Follow and enforce department and company policies and procedures, including standards for conduct, attendance, dress, and safety.
Assist with staffing needs and emergency staffing problems.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, guests, and employees, and monitor staff interactions.
Assist with planning and delivering resident nursing care; monitor medical records for accuracy and timely updates; assist with chart audits and 24-hour chart checks; complete required electronic medical record tasks.
Perform nursing procedures, including administering medications, ordering prescriptions, and providing ordered treatments.
Participate in shift handoffs, communicate significant resident changes, and ensure shift responsibilities are completed.
Keep providers and clinical leaders informed of significant changes in resident condition, vital signs, symptoms, and other developments; observe and report signs of illness, skin breakdown, or deteriorating physical, emotional, or mental health.
Assist with resident evaluations and individualized care plans and attend resident review team meetings as needed.
Communicate with providers and family members as requested and within federal and state regulations.
Respond to resident needs, including emergencies, medication administration, and activities of daily living.
Address potential abuse or neglect by protecting and reassuring the resident and immediately reporting the issue to management.
Answer the care base telephone promptly or delegate the task to another team member.
Keep the work environment clean and tidy and ensure team members follow infection-control protocols.
Maintain adequate unit supplies and equipment and record items to be ordered.
Evaluate work processes and methods and recommend improvements.
Take responsibility for professional development, meet mandated standards, stay current with developments in the field, and attend required training and education.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete daily skilled notes when appropriate and maintain and update residents’ medical records as necessary.
Round on assigned residents at least twice per shift and make rounds with outgoing and incoming nurses to discuss residents and observed changes.
When the Director/Manager and/or Supervisor is absent during weekend or evening/night shifts, respond to employee incidents or injuries, provide triage or first aid, investigate and document events according to the Employee Incident Procedure Guide, and promptly report staff injuries to the DON/Supervisor and Talent Management.