Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Assisted Living & Memory Care FT/PT

The Goodman Group, LLC•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 role contributes to the success of the care team and community, and includes leading or directing licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions. The position serves residents across assisted living and memory care settings. Schedules offered are part-time day shifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (week 1: Sunday and Friday; week 2: Monday and Saturday) and full-time night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (week 1: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; week 2: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). The position may also require work on weekends and holidays. The LPN conducts nursing operations, admissions, transfers and discharges; assesses residents and updates care and service plans; administers medications; communicates with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and staff; completes clinical documentation; monitors care and staff practices; and helps maintain safe, sanitary nursing areas and adequate supplies. The LPN ensures resident care is provided by CNAs/Caregivers in accordance with standards and facility procedures, although those workers do not directly report to the LPN. 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, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds at times. The role requires independent task execution, effective communication, and general computer literacy.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state, in good standing throughout employment and without disciplinary action in effect.
Make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Execute tasks independently.
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.
Maintain physical tolerance 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.
Be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds at times.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a memory care setting is preferred.
One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.
Registered Nurse qualification is also listed as an option in the posting.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
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.
Use nursing personnel qualifications 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 concerns to a supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections when requested.
Carry out clinical programs as directed, such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls programs.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and 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 regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports to nursing management about resident-condition changes and other activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and other medical-record documentation required to provide care.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies involving provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other matters to a supervisor.
Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed, and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify a resident's health care practitioner and family of changes in the resident's condition.
Help arrange 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 a supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, and report concerns.
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.
Maintain nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and maintain adequate stock on the premises.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Ensure resident care is provided by CNAs/Caregivers according to standards of practice and facility policies and procedures.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.