LPN Part Time/PRN

PACS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is responsible for directing the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. This role ensures that all nursing personnel assigned comply with established policies and procedures, participates in the facility's quality assurance program, and assists in resident care, documentation, and medication administration. The LPN also plays a role in staff development, safety, and maintaining a positive environment for residents and staff.

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.
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 to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned comply with written policies and procedures.
Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan shifts’ services, programs, and activities.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects daily nursing procedures.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift.
Cooperate with other resident services to ensure the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.
Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Fill out and complete accident/incident reports and chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand.
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift and notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Participate in employee performance evaluations and determine shift staffing requirements.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments.
Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas or improve services.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.
Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations.
Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs.
Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene technique.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program.
Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift.
Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on your unit/shift.
Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered.
Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.
Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS.
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.