LVN

PACS

4d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants. The role carries delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and ensures care meets applicable standards, regulations, facility policies, and quality requirements. The LVN coordinates and supervises nursing staff, supports resident admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, and care planning, administers medications and treatments, and maintains accurate clinical and administrative documentation. The position also contributes to staff training, quality assurance, infection control, safety, sanitation, equipment and supply management, and communication with residents, families, physicians, colleagues, and government agencies. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing-service spaces, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The job involves frequent movement and interruptions, interaction with residents and visitors in varied circumstances, potential exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and may require work beyond normal hours or emergency callback. The employee may need to help evacuate residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
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; communicate information about residents’ conditions; and present information effectively.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, and knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, deal tactfully with residents and others, and plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs and procedures.
Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to supervise personnel, and ability to work harmoniously as a team member.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to move intermittently, communicate understandably, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must be able 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 assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Coordinate shift services and nursing activities; ensure staff follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Maintain nursing procedures, submit shift reports and recommendations, and coordinate nursing care with other resident services.
Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, and the development and maintenance of nursing-service programs.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; arrange transportation and support residents and families during these processes.
Complete administrative forms, census reports, charge slips, incident reports, and other required records.
Maintain resident records, transcribe and receive physician orders, document care and resident responses, and report documentation or order discrepancies.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, and report discrepancies.
Monitor staffing, develop work assignments, provide leadership, conduct unit rounds, and report staffing or personnel issues to the Nurse Supervisor.
Support resident admissions and orientation, consult with physicians, monitor resident conditions, notify physicians and next of kin of relevant changes, and carry out restorative and rehabilitative care.
Perform nursing procedures and services as required, obtain specimens, take and record vital signs, monitor seriously ill residents, and follow care plans and resident wishes.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and training for nursing personnel and nurse aide trainees.
Promote safe practices, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Recommend and monitor unit supplies and equipment; ensure adequate stock, safe operation, and efficient use.
Review resident care plans and notes, report needed revisions, and assist with MDS and related assessment and care-planning work.
Report suspected fraud and provide requested data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.
Protect resident and facility information, report suspected privacy or system-access violations, and ensure unattended workstations are secured.