LVN Full Time evening shift 3PM- 1130pm

PACS

22d

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of nursing assistants, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility requirements. The role carries the administrative authority and accountability needed to perform assigned duties and helps maintain high-quality resident care. The LVN coordinates shift nursing services, supervises and supports nursing personnel, administers medications and treatments, documents resident care, and communicates with physicians, residents, families, and facility departments. The role also contributes to care planning, quality assurance, staff development, infection control, safety, and the maintenance of nursing supplies and equipment. The position is full time on the evening shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, present information, respond to questions, and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, deal tactfully with residents and others, and work effectively with and supervise personnel.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with 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.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Must be able to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable those senses to function adequately.
Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with evacuating residents during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day work and ensure personnel follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
Coordinate shift services and activities with nursing staff, support personnel, and other resident services.
Prepare reports, maintain census and charge records, complete administrative documentation, and participate in quality assurance and facility surveys as requested.
Support resident admissions, transfers, discharges, discharge planning, and resident orientation.
Complete, maintain, and review resident charts and required documentation; transcribe physician orders and report discrepancies.
Prepare and administer ordered medications and treatments, verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, and report discrepancies or supply needs.
Help determine shift staffing needs, provide leadership, assign work, conduct rounds, support performance evaluations, and report staffing or personnel concerns.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, monitor resident condition, administer treatments, obtain specimens and vital signs, and notify physicians and next of kin of significant incidents or condition changes.
Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and training related to safe work and resident care.
Monitor safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing equipment, medication, and supply needs; ensure equipment is used safely by trained personnel.
Review resident care plans, ensure care is delivered according to plans and resident wishes, and communicate needed revisions to the Nurse Supervisor.
Report suspected or known fraud, unauthorized information-system access, privacy violations, hazardous conditions, and occupational exposures in accordance with facility procedures.