Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN PT & FT

SR COMPANIES LLC•Stevensburg, VA

5d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for enhancing the experience of residents and their families through compassionate care and by promoting the organization’s Golden Rule core value. The role performs assigned nursing procedures, assists with resident admissions and activities of daily living as needed, administers prescribed medications, and supervises non-licensed nursing staff. The position is based at Harpers Station of Yorktown in Yorktown, Virginia, and is offered part-time or full-time at $29.00–$32.00 per hour. The nurse coordinates shift handoffs, accepts calls from staff during nights and weekends, maintains accurate medication counts and records, follows healthcare provider orders and applicable assisted-living regulations, and supports a safe, clean, dignified environment for residents, families, visitors, and associates. The role also provides feedback and participates in training, supervision, and performance evaluation of nursing staff. The job requires a high school diploma or GED and one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid state-specific nursing license is required. The position involves regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and speaking or hearing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and tasting or smelling; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state-specific nursing license.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of word-processing software and electronic medical records.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate sound decision-making and manage priorities.
Accept calls from staff during nights and weekends.
Coordinate shift handoffs with departing and arriving licensed practical nurses, discussing resident conditions and shift occurrences.
Ensure communications are clear, accurate, and timely.
Count controlled substances with the departing nurse and verify the count before accepting keys.
Check, order, and administer prescribed medication accurately; ensure correct dosages and do not pre-pour medications.
Understand medication interactions and side effects, and keep the medication cart locked.
Gather information and complete required forms upon resident admission and thereafter, in accordance with policy and procedure.
Complete and maintain ECC and LNS logs, service plans, progress notes, and monthly summaries, and follow healthcare provider orders.
Assist with resident evaluations as needed and provide hands-on care as needed.
Work with the ADORS to review and investigate incident reports and recommend appropriate action and follow-up to the DORS or executive director.
Understand and comply with assisted-living regulations and healthcare laws, HIPAA, and established policies and procedures, including emergency procedures.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment and practice safe body mechanics and working habits.
Provide nursing associates with daily performance feedback and participate in their evaluations when requested by the DORS.
Ensure associates participate in resident activities as described in the activities calendar.
Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents, families, and visitors, including phone calls.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment and support a dignified, caring atmosphere.
Wear clean and appropriate dress in accordance with policy.
Serve as essential personnel, particularly during emergencies.
Take initiative, seek additional information, offer solutions or suggestions, and take on special projects or other reasonable assigned duties.
Supervise employees in the Resident Services/Nursing Department, including training, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.