LVN

PACS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day work of nursing assistants. The role ensures nursing services comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies, and supports the delivery of high-quality resident care. The position has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and requires coordinating care with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other departments.

The LVN performs administrative and documentation duties, including maintaining resident records and shift reports; administering medications and treatments; overseeing staffing and nursing assistant work; and providing and coordinating nursing care, assessments, and care-plan implementation. The role also supports staff orientation and training, safety and infection-control programs, equipment and supply management, and quality assurance activities.

The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program, an active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, and current CPR certification. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The role involves movement during the workday, frequent interruptions, possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals, and may require work beyond normal hours or callback during emergencies. PM and NOC shifts are needed.

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 a resident’s condition.
• Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• 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, regulations, and guidelines for nursing care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, deal tactfully with residents and others, and plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs and procedures for quality care.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel, and ability to contribute to teamwork.
• 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.
• Ability to move intermittently during the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and work effectively with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile individuals.
• Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
• Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately; must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the day-to-day work of nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate shift services and resident care with nursing staff, support personnel, physicians, residents, families, and other departments.
• Prepare and submit shift reports, recommendations, records, forms, and other administrative documentation; maintain census information and complete admission, transfer, discharge, and incident documentation.
• Document nursing care and resident responses in medical records, transcribe and communicate physician orders, and report discrepancies or changes in resident condition as required.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; maintain accurate narcotic records; monitor medication supplies and report discrepancies.
• Develop work assignments, provide leadership to assigned staff, participate in performance evaluations, report staffing needs, and conduct unit rounds to oversee work quality.
• Provide and coordinate nursing care, including monitoring residents, carrying out treatments and rehabilitation activities, obtaining specimens, recording vital signs, and notifying physicians and next of kin of relevant incidents or condition changes.
• Review resident care plans and documentation, ensure care is consistent with residents’ plans and wishes, and assist with assessment and care-plan coordination, including MDS-related work.
• Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and training related to safety, infection control, blood/body-fluid exposure, and clinical supervision.
• Promote safe and sanitary work areas and practices, including hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, proper use of personal protective equipment, and safe operation of nursing equipment.
• Recommend and monitor unit equipment, medication, and supply needs; ensure appropriate stock and safe, efficient use of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, infection-control activities, discharge planning, and other nursing service programs.
• Protect resident and facility information, report suspected unauthorized access or disclosures, and report suspected fraud, occupational exposures, and hazardous conditions as required.
• Assist with resident admissions, orientation, transfers, discharges, transportation arrangements, and post-mortem procedures as required.

What This Job Offers

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