LPN PT Evenings

Regal Palms•Largo, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care, managing daily nursing functions, and ensuring compliance with facility policies and procedures. The role includes admitting, transferring, and discharging residents, participating in resident orientations, and collaborating with healthcare providers and external agencies. Key responsibilities also encompass communication and documentation, medication administration, personnel supervision, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards within the nursing unit. The LPN will work with CNAs/Caregivers to ensure resident care is provided per standards of practice, following facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Executes tasks independently.
Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
General computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Ensure nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures, including the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care provider, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, service plans, and health care provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members.
Report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
May be responsible for clinical programs (e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions).
Complete initial assessments and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe the care plan identifying goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, and progress notes.
Review the resident’s medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs, etc., for implementation and follow-up.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider.
Communicate the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
Complete and fill out accident/incident reports involving residents and submit to Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc., to the supervisor.
Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if care plan/service plans are being followed.
Report any concerns to your supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident’s care needs.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
Notify the resident’s health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Communicate with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand.
Report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration record for completeness and accuracy.
Report concerns to your supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures.
Supervise your nursing unit to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues.
Report complaints and grievances to management and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action.
Assure and make available protective equipment for staff.
Maintain nursing service work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department.
Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.