LPN - Full-Time

PACS•Auburn, WA

1d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants, following applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies to maintain high-quality care. The position carries delegated administrative authority and responsibility for assigned duties and works with residents, families, nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments to coordinate resident care. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, monitoring residents’ conditions, coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining accurate clinical and administrative documentation, and reviewing care plans. The LPN also leads and supports nursing personnel, participates in staff training and quality assurance, and helps maintain safe, sanitary, and properly supplied care areas. The role works in office and nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves frequent interruptions and interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel. The position may require work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-back. The employee may encounter hostile or distressed individuals, infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards.

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.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, present information, respond to questions, and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions, exercise leadership and supervisory skills, organize and implement programs and procedures, and work harmoniously with others.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including people who may be ill, disabled, emotionally upset, hostile, or difficult.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Must be able to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics enabling these senses.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move it at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable standards.
Coordinate shift services and nursing care with staff and other resident services; provide shift reports and communicate issues to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, discharge planning, and review and updating of policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; coordinate arrangements and documentation related to these transitions.
Maintain resident charts and other records, including orders, nurses’ notes, incident reports, transfer forms, census reports, and administrative forms.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; maintain accurate narcotic records and report medication discrepancies.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status, carry out restorative and rehabilitative care, and provide professional nursing services and procedures as required.
Notify physicians and next of kin of accidents, incidents, and changes in resident condition; consult physicians regarding resident care as needed.
Review care plans and ensure nursing staff and CNAs provide care consistent with residents’ plans and wishes.
Lead, assign, and evaluate staff; report staffing issues, participate in performance evaluations, and support personnel orientation and training.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work and resident-care areas; promote infection control, hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and emergency preparedness.
Monitor unit supplies and equipment, recommend needs, and ensure equipment is operated safely by trained personnel.
Participate in staff development, in-service training, and continuing education.
Report suspected fraud, unauthorized access to facility information systems, privacy violations, occupational exposures, and hazardous conditions as required.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.