Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Memory Care

The Goodman Group, LLC•East Naples, FL

17h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and regulations governing professional nursing in a long-term care or assisted living community. The LPN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions, while ensuring care follows resident care plans, service plans, health care provider orders, and facility policies. The position includes nursing care, assessments, documentation, care-plan coordination, medication administration, communication with residents and families, and supervision of nursing-unit work. The LPN also supports admissions and transitions, coordinates diagnostic and therapeutic services, maintains safe and sanitary work areas, and helps ensure adequate supplies and equipment. The role is based at Villa at Terracina Grand, which serves residents across care levels including memory care and respite care, and emphasizes responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents and families. The listed schedule is full-time evening, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with every other weekend required. Nights, weekends, and holidays may also be required. The work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical demands include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, repetitive movement, and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

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.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
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 with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
Work the listed full-time evening schedule of 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and every other weekend; nights, weekends, and holidays may also be required.

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 according to applicable rules, regulations, and facility guidelines.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting care and services provided.
Help orient 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.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and families and report significant matters to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested by management.
Take responsibility for 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 or service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans, including goals, problems, approaches, and revisions 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, implementation, and follow-up.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and according to procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management, including changes in resident condition.
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 similar matters to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to assess whether care or 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 of changes in condition.
Assist with 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.
Maintain adequate floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment, and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, reporting concerns to the supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve 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 and maintain adequate on-site stock.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.