Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sign-on bonus of $1,500 for full-time positions. LPN Direct Care base rate starts at $26 an hour and increases based on experience.

About the Role

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Supervision must align with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations to maintain the highest degree of quality care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Functions
  • Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with industry rules and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures for all assigned nursing personnel.
  • Plan and coordinate shift services, programs, and activities with nursing staff and support personnel.
  • Verify compliance with Nursing Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Submit written and oral reports concerning shift activities as required.
  • Coordinate with other resident services to maintain the resident’s total regimen of care.
  • Ensure all nursing personnel adhere to their job descriptions.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for nursing.
  • Participate in government surveys and inspections.
  • Review and update resident discharge plans as required.
  • Assist in planning the nursing portion of resident discharge plans.
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
  • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Charting and Documentation
  • Complete and file required forms/charts for resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
  • Encourage physicians to review treatment plans and document orders and progress notes.
  • Receive and record telephone orders from physicians.
  • Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, care plans, and medication cards.
  • Chart nurses’ notes reflecting care provided and resident response.
  • Record and forward new or changed diet orders to the Dietary Department.
  • Report discrepancies in physician’s orders, charting errors, or unauthorized discharges.
  • Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies.
  • Document adherence to care plans in nurses’ notes.
• Medication Administration
  • Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.
  • Verify resident identity before administering medication or treatment.
  • Ensure medications are not administered to the wrong resident.
  • Maintain adequate supply of floor stock medications and report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
  • Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
  • Verify accuracy of narcotic records for your shift and report discrepancies.
  • Review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
  • Notify physicians of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage.
  • Report medication administration errors immediately to the Nurse Supervisor and physician.
• Nursing Care Functions
  • Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort using current nursing practices.
  • Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs.
  • Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
  • Consult with physicians regarding resident care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • Review resident charts for treatments, medication orders, and diets.
  • Conduct periodic checks to ensure proper administration of treatments and evaluate resident status.
  • Notify physicians of accidents, incidents, or changes in resident condition.
  • Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, wound care, colostomy care, and more.
  • Monitor seriously ill residents as needed.
  • Review and update care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is provided.
  • Ensure CNAs are aware of and follow resident care plans.
• Other Duties
  • Attend in-service education programs to meet facility requirements.
  • Familiarize yourself with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, and emergency procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records.
  • Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
  • Safeguard resident personal property.
  • Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

• Current state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Organized and detail-oriented work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled individuals in a nursing facility.
• Compliance with Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to perform work tasks within physical demand requirements.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as outlined.

Pay

Base rate starts at $26 per hour and increases based on experience. Full-time positions qualify for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.