LPN PT/PRN

PACS•North Royalton, OH

About The Position

The LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role ensures nursing care and staff practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, facility policies, and direction from the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor. The LPN has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and helps maintain high-quality resident care. Responsibilities span nursing administration and staffing, clinical care, medication administration, resident assessment and care planning, documentation, staff development, safety and infection control, and oversight of equipment and supplies. The LPN coordinates care with physicians and other departments, communicates with residents and families, and supports admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency procedures. This position works in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. Work involves frequent interruptions and interaction with residents, families, personnel, visitors, medical staff, and government agencies. The role may involve work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, emergency call-back, and exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered, active 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, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate information about residents’ conditions and respond effectively to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, sound independent judgment, tact, patience, teamwork, and ability to work harmoniously with personnel and residents.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and work effectively with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile people.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, including planning shift services, assigning work, making rounds, and reporting staffing or performance concerns.
Ensure assigned staff follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, safety standards, and nursing service procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, staff evaluations, discharge planning, and development or review of nursing policies and procedures.
Complete and maintain resident records, charts, reports, orders, and documentation for admissions, transfers, discharges, incidents, treatments, medications, and care provided.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, manage medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate direct nursing care, including monitoring resident condition, taking vital signs, obtaining specimens, carrying out treatments and restorative programs, and notifying physicians and next of kin about changes or incidents.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, diagnostic and therapeutic services, transportation, and resident and family orientation as necessary.
Review resident care plans and charts, communicate necessary changes to the Nurse Supervisor, and ensure staff follow care plans and resident wishes.
Participate in staff orientation, training, in-service education, and continuing education activities.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary nursing areas; support infection control, hand hygiene, PPE use, fire and disaster preparedness, and safe equipment practices.
Monitor nursing supplies, medications, and equipment; recommend needs, maintain adequate stock, and ensure equipment is used safely by trained personnel.
Communicate and coordinate with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, support personnel, and other departments to maintain resident care.
Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, workplace exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents according to facility procedures.