LVN- Full time

PACS

1d•$38 - $48

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities 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 LVN carries out administrative, documentation, medication-administration, staffing, nursing-care, staff-development, safety, equipment, care-plan, and related duties as assigned.

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.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions, lead and supervise personnel, work effectively with residents and others, and plan and implement quality-care programs.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and health requirements, including moving throughout the workday and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, including coordinating shift activities, assigning work, conducting rounds, and reporting staffing and performance concerns.
Help maintain nursing policies, procedures, manuals, quality assurance activities, and compliance with facility rules and applicable regulations.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and support resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and discharge planning.
Complete and maintain required resident records, charting, orders, reports, census information, and incident documentation.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; maintain medication supplies and accurate narcotic records; report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, monitor residents’ conditions, carry out treatments and restorative programs, and notify physicians and family members of relevant changes or incidents.
Participate in staff orientation, training, in-service programs, and continuing education.
Monitor safety, sanitation, infection-control practices, personal protective equipment, and safe use of nursing equipment and supplies.
Review resident care plans and notes, communicate needed changes, and assist with MDS assessment and care-plan coordination.
Report suspected fraud, unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and information-security or privacy violations as required.