LVN FT 6AM-6PM

PACS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a kind, compassionate, and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) to join our team and become an important part of providing exceptional care to our residents. This is a full-time position with a shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The primary purpose of this role is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, ensuring the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned comply with facility policies and procedures.
Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan shifts' services, programs, and activities.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects daily procedures.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning shift activities.
Cooperate with other resident services to ensure the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.
Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and the resident’s response.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering medication/treatment.
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining shift’s staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure personnel are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, and room assignment.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and escort them to their rooms.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician.
Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status.
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary.
Inform family members of the death of the resident.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
Monitor assigned personnel to ensure they are following established safety regulations.
Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs.
Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is on hand and readily available.
Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Ensure that assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensure that assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program.
Ensure that assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.
Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift.
Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, and equipment is maintained on your unit/shift.
Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate nursing service equipment.
Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner.
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used efficiently to avoid waste.
Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is being rendered.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes that need to be made on the care plan.
Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed.
Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Ensure that assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans and refer to them prior to administering daily care.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS.
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.