FT PM LVN

PACS

3d•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 high-quality resident care under the direction of nursing leadership. The position combines resident care with shift-level administrative and supervisory duties. Responsibilities include coordinating nursing services, maintaining resident records and care plans, administering medications and treatments, supporting staff development, monitoring safety and infection control, and ensuring adequate supplies and equipment. The LVN collaborates with physicians, residents and families, nursing staff, and other departments to maintain each resident’s care regimen. The position requires an approved nursing degree or LPN/LVN program completion, an active and unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, CPR certification, and the ability to meet the physical and communication demands of nursing care in a long-term care setting. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred.

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 to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and present information or respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including 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 relevant care-facility laws and regulations.
Leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork, tact, patience, and the ability to work harmoniously with personnel and residents, including people who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, organize and implement quality-care programs and procedures, and incorporate new methods into nursing practices.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, communicate effectively, manage mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses.
Ability 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 resident evacuation during emergencies and meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day work, coordinate shift services, assign work, provide leadership, and report staffing or performance concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure nursing staff comply with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, applicable regulations, and nursing service standards.
Prepare shift reports and recommendations; complete administrative records, census reports, charge slips, forms, evaluations, and incident reports.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including related documentation, discharge planning, transportation, and orientation of residents and families.
Maintain complete and accurate resident records, including nursing notes, physician orders, treatment and diet information, accident and incident documentation, and other required charting.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and treatments; verify resident identity, monitor medication supplies and records, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate nursing care, treatments, restorative and rehabilitative services, assessments, monitoring, specimen collection, and communication with physicians and families regarding resident changes or incidents.
Review resident charts and care plans, ensure care follows residents’ plans and wishes, and coordinate updates with the Nurse Supervisor and assessment/care plan staff.
Support staff orientation, training, in-service education, performance evaluations, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Monitor safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, personal protective equipment, and safe use of nursing equipment.
Maintain adequate supplies, medications, and equipment; recommend needs and ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently.
Participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, infection control activities, and reporting to committees as requested.
Protect resident health information and facility information systems; report suspected privacy, security, fraud, or unauthorized access violations.
Maintain professional communication and working relationships with residents, families, facility personnel, medical staff, government representatives, and support departments.