LVN

PACS

26d

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day work of nursing assistants. The role carries delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties, and works in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, facility policies, and direction from the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to maintain quality care. The LVN coordinates nursing services and staffing for an assigned shift, administers medications and treatments, monitors residents’ conditions, and ensures that care follows residents’ care plans and wishes. The position also involves clinical documentation, resident admissions and discharges, staff guidance and training, safety and infection-control practices, and maintaining appropriate supplies and equipment. The LVN communicates with residents, families, physicians, coworkers, and other departments, and participates in quality assurance, assessments, and facility training. Work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The position involves frequent interruptions, movement during working hours, exposure to infectious diseases and potentially hazardous chemicals, and may require work beyond normal hours or call-back during emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy manuals; and communicate resident-condition information effectively.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork, tact, patience, and ability to work harmoniously with personnel and residents, including people who may be difficult or emotionally upset.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Able to move intermittently during the workday and 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.
Able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately; able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing assistants’ day-to-day work and ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable standards.
Coordinate assigned shift services, staffing, and activities; provide leadership and report shift activities, staffing concerns, and problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, and development and maintenance of nursing service policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; assist with discharge arrangements and resident and family orientation.
Complete and maintain resident records, charts, orders, reports, census information, and other required documentation.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, and report medication discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate nursing care, monitor residents’ conditions, notify physicians and next of kin of relevant changes or incidents, and ensure care follows resident care plans and wishes.
Perform or arrange nursing procedures and services, obtain specimens, take and record vital signs, and monitor seriously ill residents.
Guide, evaluate, and support nursing personnel; assist with work assignments, performance evaluations, orientation, and in-service training.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work and resident care areas; promote hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Recommend and maintain adequate medication, supply, and equipment levels; ensure equipment is safely operated by trained and authorized personnel.
Review resident care plans and notes, advise the Nurse Supervisor of needed changes, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Report suspected fraud, safety hazards, occupational exposures, privacy violations, and unauthorized access to facility information systems as required.
Attend required facility and continuing education programs and maintain licensure and required certifications.