LVN FT Noc - 12 Hour Shift

PACS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants. The role follows applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies to maintain a high standard of resident care. The LVN also exercises delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties.

Responsibilities span shift operations and staff supervision; resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; charting and documentation; medication administration; care-plan review and assessment; staff development; safety, sanitation, and infection control; and maintaining adequate nursing supplies and equipment. The LVN coordinates care with physicians, residents and families, nursing staff, and other facility departments, and contributes to quality assurance and facility operations.

The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program, a current, active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, and current CPR certification. Candidates must be able to communicate in English, demonstrate nursing knowledge and leadership, and meet the stated physical and health requirements. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from 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 and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines for nursing care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to work tactfully with residents, families, visitors, personnel, agencies, and the public.
• Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures related to quality care.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and health requirements, including moving intermittently during the workday and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling at least 25 pounds as described in the posting.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people, and to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
• Direct shift operations, assign work, provide leadership to nursing staff, monitor performance, and report staffing or operational concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, nursing procedures, applicable regulations, job descriptions, and standards of care.
• Prepare required administrative reports, forms, census records, incident reports, and resident charge slips; participate in quality assurance and facility surveys as requested.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and participate in resident discharge planning.
• Complete and maintain resident records, including admission, transfer, and discharge documentation; transcribe and record physician orders and document care and resident responses.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments, verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
• Support resident admissions and orientation; coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services and care with physicians; monitor resident condition and notify physicians and families of relevant changes.
• Provide nursing procedures and treatments as required, obtain ordered specimens, monitor vital signs and seriously ill residents, and carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs.
• Review resident care plans, ensure care aligns with plans and resident wishes, and inform the Nurse Supervisor of needed changes.
• Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and development of nursing staff competencies.
• Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment and equipment.
• Monitor nursing supplies and equipment, recommend needs, maintain appropriate stock, and ensure safe and efficient equipment use.
• Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents according to facility procedures.
• Provide requested data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents.
• Dental insurance with low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents.
• Vision insurance with low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation accruing at 4 hours per month.
• Paid sick leave: 48 full-time annual recurring sick-day hours, prorated based on hire date.
• Seven paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree