LVN Day shift

PACS

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. The position ensures care and nursing operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, facility policies, and direction from the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor, while maintaining high-quality resident care. The LVN coordinates nursing services and shift activities; oversees staffing, documentation, medication administration, safety, sanitation, supplies, and equipment; and contributes to care planning, assessments, quality assurance, staff development, and infection control. The role provides and monitors resident care, communicates with physicians and families, and participates in admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency response as needed. The position works across office and nursing-service areas, including nurses’ stations, medication rooms, and resident rooms, and may work beyond normal hours or 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; read technical procedures and policy manuals; present information and respond to questions; and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate resident care and knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when warranted and to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork, and the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including people who may be difficult or emotionally upset.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practice.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
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.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; see and hear adequately or use appropriate prosthetics; and push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and a distance of 50 feet.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile people.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel.
Direct daily shift functions and ensure staff follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate shift services and nursing care with other resident services and departments.
Prepare, maintain, and submit required reports, records, charts, census information, and administrative forms.
Document resident care, condition, incidents, physician orders, diet changes, and admissions, transfers, and discharges in accordance with facility procedures.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; maintain accurate medication and narcotic records and report discrepancies.
Participate in staffing, work assignments, staff performance evaluations, shift rounds, orientation, in-service training, and continuing education.
Provide leadership and guidance to nursing personnel and report staffing concerns, complaints, and problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
Coordinate resident admissions, room readiness, orientation, transfers, discharges, transportation, and post-mortem procedures as required.
Provide and monitor nursing treatments and services, observe resident condition, and notify physicians and next of kin of incidents or condition changes as appropriate.
Review resident charts and care plans, ensure care plans are followed, and assist with assessment and care-plan coordination, including MDS and RAP processes.
Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary nursing areas; support infection control, hand hygiene, safety procedures, emergency drills, and appropriate use of protective equipment.
Monitor nursing supplies, medications, and equipment; recommend needs and ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently.
Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, infection-control activities, and reporting of suspected fraud, privacy violations, or unauthorized system access.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect access credentials and protected health information.
Meet the physical and health requirements of the position, including moving throughout the workday and assisting with resident evacuation when necessary.