LVN - Part Time

PACS

7d•$39 - $44

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. The role is responsible for ensuring care and staff activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, facility policies, and direction from the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor, while maintaining a high degree of quality care. The position combines administrative and supervisory work with resident care. Duties include coordinating nursing services and shifts, maintaining records and care plans, administering medications and treatments, supporting staffing and training, monitoring safety and infection control, and maintaining equipment and supply levels. The LVN collaborates with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and other departments, and assists with resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergencies. The role requires an active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license and current CPR certification. Candidates must meet the position’s communication, nursing knowledge, leadership, physical, and health requirements. The stated pay rate is $39.00–$44.00.

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 and communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, sound independent judgment, and the ability to plan, organize, implement, and interpret programs and procedures.
Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government representatives, and the public.
Ability to handle difficult or emotionally upset residents with patience, tact, and a positive disposition.
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, and must not pose a direct threat to workplace health or safety.
Must be able to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the day-to-day work of nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate shift services, programs, activities, staffing assignments, and nursing reports; identify staffing needs and report personnel issues to the Nurse Supervisor.
Maintain nursing procedures, policies, reports, quality assurance activities, and resident census and charge documentation.
Complete resident records and charting for admissions, transfers, discharges, care, treatments, incidents, orders, and changes in condition.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered, verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate direct nursing care, including treatments, monitoring, restorative and rehabilitative care, specimen collection, vital signs, and other nursing procedures as required.
Coordinate with physicians, residents, families, and facility departments regarding resident care, treatment, admissions, changes in condition, and discharge planning.
Review resident care plans and assessments, ensure care is consistent with plans and resident wishes, and report needed changes to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in employee evaluations, orientation, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education.
Monitor and promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective and safety equipment.
Recommend and monitor nursing equipment, medication, and supply needs; ensure equipment is operated safely and supplies are maintained appropriately.
Report suspected fraud, unauthorized access or disclosure of information, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents according to facility procedures.