Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Night Shift

Grace Management•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as the supervisor in charge for the assigned shift, leading the team and coordinating resident care. The LPN delegates tasks and assignments to Resident Care Assistants (RCAs) and Medication Technicians (MTs), monitors the Wellness Department’s overall functioning during the shift, and makes residence decisions when the Executive Director and Wellness Director are absent. The position reports to the Wellness Director. The role includes planning shift coverage, supervising personal care, implementing resident service plans, administering and documenting medications, maintaining medication security and narcotic counts, and keeping resident charts and medication records accurate. The LPN communicates with residents, families, physicians, responsible parties, and team members; responds to emergencies; monitors the e-call system; and reports resident health changes, incidents, and suspected abuse. The LPN also supports associate training and evaluates staff knowledge and skills. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The work includes lifting, bending, and pushing a medication cart, and requires the ability to lift 40 pounds.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must be a licensed nurse in the state where the position is located.
At least 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.
Must complete drug testing and a criminal background check upon hire and upon a supervisor’s request.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an assisted living setting.
Dementia care experience.

Responsibilities

Plans and delegates work assignments to provide effective shift coverage and coordinate care.
Participates in and supervises delivery of personal care; implements resident service plans and collects health-status information.
Leads the shift team, coaches and counsels RCAs and MTs, follows disciplinary procedures when needed, and documents disciplinary reports according to residence protocol.
Maintains professional, tactful communication with residents and families, including during sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Reports suspected or witnessed verbal, mental, or physical abuse to the Wellness Director and takes appropriate action.
Administers medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record (MAR); documents administration and checks MARs for completeness and accuracy.
Conducts shift-change reports and maintains security of the medication cart and narcotic keys; completes narcotic counts at the beginning and end of each shift.
Transcribes physician orders, reviews MARs for accuracy, and notifies the pharmacy of changes.
Responds promptly and calmly to emergencies.
Orients and assists with on-the-job training of new associates, participates in evaluating shift associates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, and reports findings to the Wellness Director.
Monitors e-call equipment and caregiver responses to ensure timely assistance.
Monitors and maintains resident charts; reports significant changes in residents’ conditions to physicians and responsible parties and documents observations, follow-up, and new orders or instructions.
Follows CDC Standard Precautions, OSHA bloodborne-pathogen requirements, and other safety rules.
Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, and fax machines, and telephone.
Documents and reports resident incidents as required by state regulations.
Supports resident-centered activities and collaborates with team members in administering resident services.
Keeps the Wellness Director informed of resident health changes and shift problems; attends associate and other required meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director.