LPN Pt/Prn

PACS Group•North Royalton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day work of nursing assistants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality resident care, coordinating nursing services, maintaining records, administering medications and treatments, and providing leadership to assigned nursing personnel. The LPN performs administrative, documentation, medication administration, staffing, resident care, staff development, safety, equipment, care plan, and quality assurance duties. The position works in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves frequent movement and interruptions; interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, medical personnel, and government agencies; possible work beyond normal hours and emergency call-back; and exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing program or approved LPN/LVN program and hold a current, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license. Current CPR certification and required continuing education/licensing must be maintained. Knowledge and experience with PCC is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing degree program or an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain all required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Able to communicate resident condition information and present information effectively in response to questions.
Able to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Knowledgeable about nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
Able to make independent decisions, exercise leadership and supervisory ability, plan and organize work, and work harmoniously with others.
Able to deal tactfully with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including difficult or emotionally upset individuals.
Able to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Able to see and hear adequately, or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately for the job.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and assigned nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate nursing services and shift activities with nursing staff, support personnel, other departments, residents, and families; provide shift reports and communicate concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in quality assurance activities, facility inspections, discharge planning, and review and maintenance of nursing policies, procedures, and manuals.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete required administrative forms, census reports, charge slips, incident reports, and other records.
Complete and maintain resident records, including admission, transfer, and discharge documentation; transcribe and record physician orders; document care and resident responses; and report documentation or order discrepancies.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; verify resident identity; monitor medication supplies and records; and report medication or narcotic discrepancies.
Support staffing and personnel functions, including developing work assignments, making rounds, identifying staffing needs and performance issues, and participating in evaluations and recommendations.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, including monitoring conditions, implementing care plans, arranging diagnostic and therapeutic services, notifying physicians and next of kin of relevant events or changes, and performing nursing procedures as required.
Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs; obtain specimens; take and record vital signs; monitor seriously ill residents; and support residents and families through admissions, discharges, and post-mortem procedures.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment among assigned personnel.
Monitor nursing equipment and supply needs, stock levels, safe equipment use, and efficient use of supplies.
Review resident care plans and nursing notes, communicate needed revisions, ensure CNAs know and follow care plans, and assist with MDS and related assessment processes.
Report suspected fraud, hazardous conditions, workplace exposures, privacy or information-security incidents, and other issues through established facility procedures.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.