Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing care under the direction and supervision of the respective department Director/Manager and/or Shift Supervisor. The LPN oversees the work of CNAs on the unit and directs emergency response when necessary. The LPN assists providers (Physician, nurse practitioner, consultant pharmacist) on the unit as requested and as the practicing licensed professional on the unit, ensures all documentation is timely and correct, all medications are dispensed as written, and that any/all errors are promptly reported and remediated.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, assigns, and monitors work performed by CNAs; makes the necessary number of rounds to ensure that quality nursing care is being provided; provides backup support as needed and takes immediate corrective action when necessary.
• Provides training to clinical staff in accepted work methods; provides information to management regarding further training needs; provides input for nursing assistants’ performance evaluations and discipline
• Complies and enforces department and company policies and procedures including standards of conduct, attendance, dress, and safety
• Assists with resolving staffing needs and emergency staffing problems when necessary
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees; monitors staff for professionalism and positive interactions
• Maintains communication with providers and family members as requested and within the confines of federal and state regulations
• Responds to resident needs including emergencies, medication administration, and support with activities of daily living
• Assists management with resident evaluations to determine individualized care plans and attends resident review team meetings as needed
• Maintains access to and answers the care base telephone promptly or delegates the task to another team member
• Keeps work environment clean and tidy
• Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for the unit and records supplies and equipment to be ordered
• Evaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous performance improvement
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development including meeting all mandated standards and staying abreast of developments within the field
• Attends scheduled training/education for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by Williamsburg Landing and by regulatory and accrediting bodies
• Rounds on assigned residents at least twice per shift to ensure resident safety and implementation of the plan of care; makes rounds with outgoing and incoming nurse to discuss residents on caseload and observed changes
• In absence of the Director/Manager and/or Supervisor during weekend or evening/night shifts, responds to employee incidents or injuries to triage/provide first aid and investigate and document events according to Employee Incident Procedure Guide; reports all incidents involving staff injury promptly to DON/Supervisor and Talent Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Able to read and write effectively in English
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in long-term care, acute care, and/or assisted living setting preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to fulfill job responsibilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, theory, and practice with an emphasis on current trends in gerontological nursing
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to support the development of CNAs
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment
• Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
• Requires standing and walking for entire shift, safely lifting and transferring residents
• Must obtain CDP certification within the first year of hire and maintain current CPR certification

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• 529 College Savings Plan*
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Legal Resources
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay*
• Corporate Wellness Program*
• Health Club & Spa Membership*
• Employee Education & Training Fund*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership*

* Part-Time employees eligible *Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents. Apply online at [Williamsburglanding.org](http://www.williamsburglanding.org). EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free