LVN-Part Time (ALL SHIFTS)

PACS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN 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 procedures. The role is responsible for maintaining high-quality resident care and carrying out assigned administrative, documentation, medication, personnel, clinical, training, safety, equipment, care-planning, and reporting functions. This position is part-time as needed, and the employee must be available for AM, PM, and NOC shifts.

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, answer questions, and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, deal tactfully with others, and work effectively as a team member.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle 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 meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Must be able to move intermittently during the workday; see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed; cope with mental and emotional stress; and work with residents and others in the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must be available for AM, PM, and NOC shifts; the role is part-time as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, including planning shift services, assigning work, making rounds, and ensuring compliance with facility policies and nursing standards.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and personnel to maintain each resident’s overall care regimen.
Participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, discharge planning, resident admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and provide required reports and administrative documentation.
Complete and maintain resident records, charts, orders, nursing notes, incident reports, transfer forms, census information, and other required documentation.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; maintain accurate narcotic records; monitor medication supplies; and report discrepancies.
Support staffing activities, employee evaluations, orientation, staff meetings, work assignments, and recommendations concerning staffing or personnel matters.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, including monitoring conditions, carrying out prescribed treatments, communicating with physicians and families, and supporting restorative and rehabilitative programs.
Participate in staff development, in-service training, orientation, and continuing education activities.
Monitor and promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective equipment and equipment.
Maintain adequate supplies and equipment on the unit and ensure equipment is operated safely by trained personnel.
Review resident care plans and notes, communicate needed updates to the Nurse Supervisor, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Report suspected or known fraud, privacy or information-system violations, hazardous conditions, occupational exposures, and other incidents according to facility procedures.
Maintain professional communication and working relationships with residents, families, staff, medical personnel, visitors, and government agencies.