LVN/LPN - Full Time

PACS

2d•$34 - $37

About The Position

The LVN/LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role carries delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties, and requires care and supervision consistent with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies to maintain high-quality resident care. The LVN/LPN coordinates nursing services, staff assignments, documentation, medication administration, care planning, resident admissions and discharges, safety and infection-control practices, equipment and supply needs, and staff development. The position works with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, other departments, and government agencies. The role also includes maintaining accurate records and protecting resident and facility information. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program or approved LPN/LVN program, an active and unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, and current CPR certification. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The job pays $34–$37 per hour depending on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university nursing program or an approved LPN/LVN program.
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 and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions; and communicate information about resident conditions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to deal tactfully with staff, residents, families, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing-care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, with willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; cope with mental and emotional stress; see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed; and work effectively and independently with residents and personnel.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move it at least 50 feet; may need to help evacuate residents during emergencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination, and must not pose a direct threat to others’ health or safety.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases, hazardous chemicals, injury hazards, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Coordinate nursing services and staff activities, communicate shift reports, and ensure staff follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Contribute to nursing-service quality assurance and participate in facility surveys and inspections as requested.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including required documentation and discharge planning.
Complete, maintain, and sign resident records, charts, orders, reports, incident documentation, census reports, and other required administrative records.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and treatments; verify resident identity; maintain accurate narcotic records; monitor medication supplies and discrepancies; and follow medication disposal and stop-order procedures.
Provide leadership to assigned nursing personnel, help plan staffing and work assignments, conduct rounds, identify performance or staffing concerns, and contribute to employee evaluations and recommendations.
Orient and train employees, participate in in-service and continuing education programs, and support supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Assess and monitor residents, implement nursing objectives and care plans, carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, perform treatments and procedures, collect specimens, record vital signs, and notify physicians and family members of significant changes or incidents.
Coordinate care with physicians, residents, families, and other departments, and support social and activity programs and resident transportation when needed.
Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work and resident-care areas; promote hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and safe use of equipment and personal protective equipment.
Identify unit equipment and supply needs, maintain adequate stocks, and ensure equipment is operated safely by trained and authorized personnel.
Review and update resident care plans and assessments with relevant facility personnel, and provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.
Protect resident health information and facility information systems; promptly report suspected unauthorized access, privacy violations, or fraud.
Work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary; be subject to emergency call-back.