LVN/LPN

PACS

About The Position

The LVN/LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility requirements. The position is accountable for assigned duties and helps maintain high-quality resident care through clinical care, documentation, staff supervision, and coordination with other departments. The role includes administering medications and treatments, monitoring residents, carrying out care plans, documenting care and changes in condition, and participating in admissions, transfers, and discharges. The LVN/LPN also supports staffing and staff development, safety and infection-control practices, equipment and supply readiness, quality assurance, care planning, and regulatory surveys. The position works in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. Work may involve frequent interruptions, emotionally challenging interactions, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and work beyond normal hours or temporary coverage in other positions when necessary. Emergency call-back may be required.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, present information, 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 the age-related needs of residents.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, sound judgment, and ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and function independently and effectively with residents and staff.
Must meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and move or carry that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day work of nursing assistants.
Direct shift operations, assign and review work, provide leadership to nursing personnel, and report staffing needs and operational issues to the Nurse Supervisor.
Help ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, care plans, and applicable regulations.
Participate in quality assurance activities, facility surveys, discharge planning, and coordination of nursing services with other departments.
Complete required administrative records, reports, census information, charge slips, and resident admission, transfer, and discharge documentation.
Maintain accurate resident records, including nurses’ notes, physician orders, treatment and diet changes, and accident or incident documentation.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, and report medication discrepancies.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status, carry out treatments and rehabilitation activities, obtain specimens, take and record vital signs, and notify physicians and families of relevant changes or incidents.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, transportation, resident and family orientation, and post-mortem procedures as required.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and the development and scheduling of training programs.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Monitor nursing equipment and supplies, recommend unit needs, maintain adequate stock, and help ensure safe and efficient equipment use.
Review resident care plans and notes, identify needed revisions, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Protect resident and facility information, report suspected unauthorized access or disclosure, and follow facility information-security procedures.
Report suspected fraud, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents in accordance with facility procedures.