LVN FT 6AM-6PM

PACS

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants. The role is responsible for ensuring nursing services meet applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, and for maintaining high-quality resident care. The LVN/LPN has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and works with nursing staff, other facility departments, residents, families, medical staff, and visitors. The position includes administrative and documentation duties; medication administration; staffing, shift leadership, and staff development; direct nursing care and resident assessment; safety, sanitation, infection control, and equipment oversight; care-plan review; and participation in quality assurance and facility procedures. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The role may involve interruptions, emotionally difficult interactions, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back. The job requires graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, a current unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, and current CPR certification. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The employee must maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. Physical demands include moving throughout the workday and the ability to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds, as well as potentially assisting with resident evacuation.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions; and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to residents.
Ability to make independent decisions, deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, agencies, and the public, and work effectively as a supportive team member.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines that apply to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination, and be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Ability to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and for a distance of at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Direct and coordinate shift nursing operations, including staff assignments, rounds, reporting, policy compliance, and communication with the Nurse Supervisor and other departments.
Maintain and review facility nursing policies, procedures, manuals, reports, and quality assurance activities; participate in facility surveys and discharge planning.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete related forms, reports, census information, charge slips, and other administrative records.
Document resident care, condition, orders, incidents, treatments, and responses in medical records according to facility procedures.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications; verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, address discrepancies, and ensure adequate medication and supply stocks.
Participate in staffing evaluations and recommendations, identify staffing needs, provide unit leadership, and help develop and supervise nursing personnel.
Coordinate resident admissions, treatments, diagnostic and therapeutic services, rehabilitation, and care with physicians, families, and other departments.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status, carry out treatments and restorative programs, collect specimens, take and record vital signs, and respond to changes in condition or incidents.
Review and support resident care plans, ensure care is consistent with residents’ plans and wishes, and coordinate with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator on MDS and related processes.
Train and orient staff, participate in in-service and continuing education programs, and support competency, infection-control, and safety training.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary nursing areas; monitor hand hygiene, infection control, PPE use, emergency drills, equipment use, and hazardous-condition reporting.
Recommend and monitor nursing equipment and supply needs, stock levels, safe operation, and efficient use.
Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, occupational exposures, safety issues, and other matters through facility procedures.
Communicate with residents and families and maintain a supportive, calm, and respectful care environment.