PRN LPN

The Goodman Group, LLC•Missoula, MT

10d

About The Position

The LPN provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and the regulations governing professional nursing. When working as a contracted or agency nurse, the LPN provides direct resident care and support within the assignment’s scope and collaborates with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary team as directed. The role serves residents in long-term care settings and supports safe, coordinated care throughout the shift. The LPN performs nursing assessments and care planning, administers medications, maintains accurate medical records, communicates changes in resident condition, and coordinates with health care providers, families, facility staff, and interdisciplinary team members. The position also follows facility safety, infection prevention, and sanitation procedures and completes required orientation, competency validations, and in-service education. Innovative Staffing describes itself as a Montana staffing company connecting certified nursing assistants with skilled nursing communities in Missoula and surrounding areas, with float-pool opportunities to build skills and grow in a career.

Requirements

Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Must possess a current and active license to practice as an LPN in the state.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Ability to perform repetitive movements, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Ability to stand, walk, and work on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds at times.
General computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nursing in a long-term care facility or similar experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care facilities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents and document care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers and complete daily clinical and environmental rounds; evaluate resident care and report significant events.
Use nursing personnel qualifications according to resident care plans, wishes, and health care provider orders.
Address issues with residents and families and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections as requested; take responsibility for clinical programs as directed, such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, or admissions.
Complete initial assessments and develop interim care plans; update, review, and transcribe care plans based on nursing needs and new provider orders.
Communicate with health care providers regarding treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, implementation, and follow-up.
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 and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management about changes in resident condition and other shift activities.
Complete and submit accident and incident reports involving residents or staff to the Director of Nursing.
Complete and file assessments and other required medical-record documentation, maintaining clinically accurate records.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings; report discrepancies in orders, diet changes, charting, or other records to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary-team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care plans are being followed and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and resident care needs; ensure rooms are ready and greet residents upon admission.
Notify the attending health care practitioner and family when a resident’s condition changes.
Coordinate shift services with assigned support personnel and other team members, monitor completion of tasks, and help maintain each resident’s total regimen of care.
Assist with arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Monitor availability of medications, supplies, and equipment needed for safe medication administration and report shortages according to facility procedure.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders; report concerns to the supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Communicate staffing concerns that may affect resident care to the Director of Nursing or designee.
Follow facility leadership’s unit assignment and collaborate with nursing assistants and other team members to complete care tasks to acceptable nursing standards.
Provide clinical guidance and real-time feedback within the shift’s scope, escalating performance or safety concerns to the Director of Nursing or designee.
Report staff performance, conduct, and safety concerns according to established procedures.
Promptly communicate resident, family, or staff complaints and grievances to the Director of Nursing or designee and participate in fact gathering when requested.
Complete required orientation and competency validations and participate in in-service education as directed by the facility or contracting agency.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow infection-prevention and safety practices; report unavailable protective equipment.
Maintain nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Report equipment, medication, and supply needs or shortages that may affect resident care and follow procedures for requesting items.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow applicable workplace policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service to residents.