LPN | Floor Nurse | LTC

Wesley Des Moines•Des Moines, WA

About The Position

As an LPN Team Leader at Wesley, you will provide continuing nursing care to older adults in a care setting that may include skilled nursing or long-term care. You will provide care in accordance with resident care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and applicable nursing regulations. The role may involve working under the direction of a registered nurse and directing or supervising nursing assistants who provide direct resident care. This is a part-time position primarily covering weekend shifts; Sunday availability is required. The role includes administering medications or starting intravenous fluids, monitoring residents’ health, documenting care in the electronic health record, and communicating relevant information to the care team and families. You will also support residents’ safety, dignity, comfort, privacy, and quality of life.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, accompanied by experience as a CNA.
Two-year college degree in nursing or a related field.
Current Washington State Nursing Assistant certification.
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Washington State or out-of-state MSL.
Follow the Washington Nurse Practice Act.
If holding an MSL, complete Suicide Prevention Training before hire as required by state regulations.
If holding an MSL, complete the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) MSL demographic survey.
Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Effective, comprehensible English verbal and written communication skills for charting, record keeping, and understanding written orders and procedures.
Personable and comforting demeanor when caring for residents.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to provide direct patient care, including lifting, transferring, positioning, and assisting residents with walking or wheelchairs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.
Physical strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Ability to use lower back and abdominal muscles repeatedly and continuously to support part of the body without fatiguing.
Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas provided through conversation, email, and text.
Sunday availability is required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with resident care plans, provider orders, facility policies, and applicable nursing regulations.
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids.
Collect blood, urine, sputum, or other samples and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Measure and record residents’ vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Supervise nurses’ aides or assistants and assign direct-care responsibilities for a specific group of residents based on resident and facility needs.
Ensure nurses’ aides or assistants complete resident care activities in a timely, efficient, and appropriate manner.
Assist with implementing individualized care plans.
Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned and within scope.
Promote infection prevention, resident safety, dignity, privacy, comfort, and quality of life.
Monitor residents’ health status and assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and serving meals and snacks.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.
Document nursing care, observations, treatments, medication administration, and resident responses accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Communicate resident observations and health-related information to care-team members, coworkers, supervisors, third-party providers, and families.
Learn and apply company, federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time and ACA-eligible employees, with family participation available if elected.
Dental insurance for full-time employees.
Vision insurance for full-time employees.
Group life insurance for full-time employees, with employee-only coverage.
Combined paid time off policy, including state paid sick leave and company PTO; accrual increases after two and five years of service.
Six paid holidays, with hours varying by employment status; on-call staff are excluded.
One personal holiday of choice per year; on-call staff are excluded.
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% of employee contributions, subject to a five-year vesting schedule and eligibility rules.
On-demand access to net earnings through Dayforce Wallet.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wesley Community Foundation grants for qualifying employees’ emergency assistance and educational advancement.
50% food and beverage discount at Wesley bistros and marketplaces.
Recognition and rewards platform, Inspire, where points can be redeemed for merchandise, gift cards, cash cards, tickets, travel, and other experiences.
Competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity.