Full-time NOC shift LPN

PACS•Menlo Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role ensures care is delivered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies, and supports the maintenance of high-quality resident care. The LPN has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and provides leadership to nursing personnel on the assigned shift. The position carries out clinical, administrative, documentation, medication, staffing, safety, and resident-care responsibilities in a long-term care setting. It includes coordinating care with physicians and other departments, monitoring residents and care plans, training and supporting staff, and maintaining accurate records and adequate supplies. The work takes place in office and nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The position may involve work beyond normal hours and emergency call-back.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy manuals; present information and respond to questions; and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, and knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Leadership and supervisory ability, sound independent judgment, tactful communication, teamwork, patience, flexibility, and ability to organize and implement care programs and procedures.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and work effectively with residents, including ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile individuals.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, lift, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and for a distance of 50 feet.
Ability to see and hear adequately, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately; must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
May need to assist with evacuation of residents during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned personnel, coordinate shift activities, provide leadership, and monitor completion of work in accordance with standards and facility procedures.
Maintain nursing-service policies, procedures, reports, records, census information, charge slips, and other administrative documentation; participate in quality assurance, inspections, and discharge planning.
Document resident care and events, complete admission, transfer, and discharge records, transcribe and receive physician orders, and report discrepancies or incidents as required.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report medication discrepancies.
Support staffing functions, including work assignments, rounds, attendance reporting, performance evaluations, training, orientation, and recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor.
Coordinate resident nursing care, admissions, transfers, discharges, physician services, diagnostic and therapeutic services, restorative programs, and communication with residents and families.
Assess and monitor residents, implement care plans, provide nursing procedures and treatments, obtain specimens, record vital signs, and notify physicians and family members of relevant changes or incidents.
Participate in staff development, in-service education, continuing education, and orientation programs.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, emergency preparedness, appropriate use of protective equipment, and safe operation of nursing-service equipment.
Monitor unit equipment, medications, and supplies; recommend needs and maintain adequate stock levels.
Review resident care plans and notes, identify needed updates, and assist with MDS and related assessment and care-plan activities.
Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, hazardous conditions, occupational exposures, and other incidents through established channels.