Nurse/LPN: FT, Night Shift, 12 Hour Shift

Provision Living•Batavia, OH

About The Position

The Nurse provides direct care to residents, supporting their healthcare needs, well-being, and overall experience in a loving, caring, and nurturing environment, in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. The Nurse reports directly to the Director of Nursing and provides on-call relief. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse is responsible for the facility’s overall nursing operations. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Accredited LPN or RN degree.
Applicable state licensure.
One to two years of nursing experience in a senior care community, with proven leadership and organizational skills.
Demonstrated compliance with State and Local regulations and professional standards and practices.
Ability to collaborate and establish effective working relationships with team members.
Experience promoting high levels of customer service and hospitality toward residents, associates, and visitors.
Self-motivation, goal orientation, and accountability for results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting to large groups.
Appreciation of seniors and understanding of the aging process.
General knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living where applicable, and understanding of the opportunities and limits of other levels of care in senior living.
Ability to promote customer service, hospitality, curiosity, and friendliness toward prospects, residents, visitors, employees, and the community.
Ability to work with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, handle and feel objects with the hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear; occasionally crouch and lift up to 50 pounds; and see near and far distances.

Responsibilities

Provide on-call relief to support the Director of Nursing.
Oversee and ensure quality care and services in compliance with regulations for care plans and resident assessments.
Ensure resident emotional, physical, psychological, and safety needs are met through program services and activities.
Ensure compliance with infection control, pharmaceutical, and physical and chemical restraint policies and procedures.
Administer medications and treatments to all or a selected group of residents according to facility policies and procedures.
Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and following safe work practices.
Oversee and ensure required documentation is completed in residents’ medical records.
Complete accident and incident reports and monthly infection control logs according to facility policy.
Maintain current knowledge of scope of practice for self and others, and recognize legal implications when making nursing judgments.
Inform the Director of Nursing or appropriate staff about changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or behavioral status, orally and through the Stop and Watch tool.
Initiate and contribute to resident care plans according to resident needs and policy, promoting continuity of care from admission through discharge or transfer.
Assume responsibility for overall nursing operations of the facility when the Director of Nursing is absent.
Perform other duties as assigned.