LVN PM Shift

PACS

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 policies, ensuring a high degree of quality care. The role carries delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and coordinates nursing services with other resident services. Responsibilities span shift administration and staffing, resident admission and discharge, charting and documentation, medication administration, resident assessment and care planning, staff development, safety and infection control, and equipment and supply management. The LVN provides and monitors nursing treatments, communicates changes in resident condition, maintains accurate records, and supports the facility’s quality assurance and regulatory activities. The position works in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including nurses’ stations, medication rooms, and resident rooms. It involves frequent interaction with residents, families, personnel, visitors, medical staff, and government agencies. The employee may work beyond normal hours, temporarily perform other positions, and be called back during emergencies.

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, including technical procedures and policy manuals, and communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to apply 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 of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, and to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork, and the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including difficult or emotionally upset individuals.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practice.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Must meet facility health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and must not pose a direct threat to others’ health or safety.
Must be able to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Plan shift services with nursing and support staff; provide leadership, make rounds, monitor work assignments, and report staffing needs and other concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, policy and procedure reviews, discharge planning, and coordination of nursing services with other departments.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; complete related forms, reports, census records, charge slips, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain accurate and timely resident records, including admission, transfer, and discharge forms; nurses’ notes; physician orders; diet changes; and accident and incident documentation.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and treatments, verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, including monitoring condition, carrying out treatments and rehabilitation, obtaining specimens, taking vital signs, and responding to accidents or changes in condition.
Communicate with physicians, residents, families, and the Nurse Supervisor about resident needs, incidents, changes in condition, and care concerns.
Review resident care plans and documentation, ensure care follows the plan and resident’s wishes, and assist with MDS and care plan coordination.
Participate in employee evaluations, orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and the development of staff competencies.
Maintain a clean and safe nursing environment; promote hand hygiene, infection control, appropriate use of PPE and safety equipment, and participation in fire and disaster drills.
Monitor nursing equipment and supplies, recommend needs, maintain adequate stock, and ensure equipment is operated safely by trained personnel.
Protect resident health information and facility information systems, and report suspected unauthorized access, fraud, occupational exposures, and other incidents as required.