LPN - Skilled Nursing - PRN (49336)

BLAKEFORD AT GREEN HILLS CORPORATION•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Woodcrest at Blakeford is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our skilled nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. As an LPN at Woodcrest, you will be responsible for providing daily clinical care, supporting our Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and ensuring the highest standards of resident care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Education: Diploma Program
Experience: 6–12 months of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
Licensure: Valid LPN/LVN License in the State of Tennessee.
Certifications: Current CPR Certification.
Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret professional documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present information.
Technical Skills: Basic computer skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience: 6–12 months of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Work under the guidance of the Director of Nursing to oversee the day-to-day functions of CNAs, ensuring adherence to Woodcrest’s policies and current regulations.
Facilitate the admission, transfer, and discharge processes for residents as needed.
Chart resident notes that accurately reflect the care provided and their response to treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as prescribed, accurately dispose of drugs/narcotics per procedures, and ensure shift-specific narcotic records are maintained.
Arrange and requisition diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered, transcribing physician orders promptly and accurately.
Conduct checks to confirm that CNAs administer prescribed treatments correctly; monitor residents’ physical and emotional health.
Provide professional services as needed, including catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, colostomy care, blood collection, and end-of-life care.
Record temperature, pulse, and blood pressure as necessary, maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, and ensure CNA compliance with Universal Precautions and safety protocols.
Regularly review resident care plans to confirm appropriate goals, issues, and treatment approaches are in place.
Foster positive relationships with co-workers, physicians, residents, and families to enhance Woodcrest’s reputation and encourage a harmonious work environment.
Uphold the facility’s mission through dependability, punctuality, confidentiality, and dedication to ethics and quality service.
Safeguard the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all residents.