LPN - Full-Time

PACS Group•Winter Haven, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. This supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. This role involves administrative, charting, drug administration, personnel, nursing care, staff development, safety, sanitation, equipment, supply, care plan, assessment, budget, and planning functions.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times.
Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
Ensure nursing personnel comply with facility policies and procedures.
Review and recommend revisions for department policies and procedures.
Plan shift services, programs, and activities with nursing staff and support personnel.
Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects daily procedures.
Make written and oral reports and recommendations concerning shift activities.
Cooperate with other resident services to ensure the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
Ensure personnel comply with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections.
Review and update resident discharge plans.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
Interpret department policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Write resident charge slips.
Maintain and submit the Daily Census Report.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify resident identity before administering medication/treatment.
Ensure prescribed medication is administered only to the intended resident.
Ensure adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for the shift.
Notify Nurse Supervisor of drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
Notify attending physician of automatic stop orders.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to procedures.
Participate in employee performance evaluations.
Determine shift staffing requirements and make recommendations for dismissals/transfers.
Inform Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when personnel fail to report.
Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor.
Review and evaluate department workforce.
Develop work assignments.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel.
Make daily rounds to ensure work assignments are performed to standards.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Meet with shift nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas.
Ensure personnel, residents, and visitors follow established policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
Create and maintain a warm, personal, positive, and calm environment.
Review complaints and grievances from personnel.
Ensure departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly.
Receive/give nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud.
Ensure departmental computer workstations are properly logged off or password protected.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members.
Make rounds with physicians.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Consult with resident’s physician regarding care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Review resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Periodically check that prescribed treatments are administered and evaluate resident’s status.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs.
Notify resident’s attending physician of accidents or incidents.
Notify resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin of changes in resident’s condition.
Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs.
Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, etc.
Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with policies.
Obtain sputum, urine, and other specimens for lab tests.
Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc.
Monitor seriously ill residents.
Check foods brought in by family/visitors.
Ensure personnel provide care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meet with residents and/or family members.
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
Ensure discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.
Inform family members of the death of the resident.
Call funeral homes when requested by the family.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Assist in standardizing work methods.
Assist in training department personnel on tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assist in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Attend and participate in outside training programs.
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Monitor personnel to ensure they follow established safety regulations.
Ensure departmental policies and dress codes are followed.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying job functions with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure receive appropriate training.
Ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
Ensure assigned work areas are clean and sanitary.
Ensure resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Ensure personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the infection control program.
Ensure personnel follow infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
Ensure personnel follow procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions.
Ensure personnel wear and/or use safety equipment when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
Recommend equipment and supply needs.
Ensure adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing procedures for safe operation of nursing service equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment.
Ensure personnel operate nursing service equipment safely.
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies and avoid waste.
Ensure appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is rendered.
Inform Nurse Supervisor of any changes needed on the care plan.
Ensure nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed.
Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Ensure CNAs are aware of resident care plans and refer to them prior to administering care.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS and RAPs.
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.