Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the Role

In this role, you will provide direct nursing care for residents and general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures by assigned nursing personnel.
• Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents as required.
• Assess changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to the medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes, and document as indicated.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for residents and arrange transportation as needed.
• Provide nursing leadership to assigned nursing personnel.
• Perform direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel are performing their duties.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
• Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment; notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
• Participate in the survey process during inspection surveys.
• Participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state.
• 1+ years of nursing experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

Pay

USD $32.00–$36.00 per hour.