LPN Full Time or Part Time Day Shift 7a-3p

Full-time or part-time day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, every other weekend required. $2 weekend shift differential.

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations that govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care/assisted living communities.
• Ensure compliance with written policies and procedures, including the safety program, for all assigned nursing personnel.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with thorough documentation of care and services provided.
• Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to resident care plans, service plans, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
• Resolve issues with residents and/or family members; report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• Manage clinical programs as directed (e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls).
• Complete initial assessments and assist in developing interim care/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe care plans to reflect goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
• Communicate with health care providers regarding treatment plans, orders, progress notes, and other documentation.
• Review resident medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, labs, etc., ensuring implementation and follow-up.
• Requisition and arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by health care providers.
• Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Provide oral and written reports (24-hour report) on resident condition changes and shift activities to nursing management.
• Complete accident/incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review interdisciplinary team progress notes to verify care/service plans are followed; report concerns to the supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and resident care needs; prepare rooms for new admissions.
• Greet newly admitted residents and notify health care practitioners and family of changes in resident condition.
• Assist in arranging transportation and third-party services for residents.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by health care providers.
• Communicate with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available.
• Maintain an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment; report needs to the supervisor.
• Review medication administration records for completeness and accuracy; report concerns to the supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
• Supervise nursing unit personnel to ensure compliance with nursing standards.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues, including those leading to termination.
• Report complaints and grievances to management and collaborate on action plans.
• Ensure availability of protective equipment for staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of nursing service areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain stock levels of medications, medical supplies, and equipment to meet resident needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
• Current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action.
• One year of experience in nursing within a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility preferred.

Skills

• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Tactful communication with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.
• Capability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals.
• Effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
  • Sustain repetitive movements (e.g., CPR compressions, bagging).
  • Maintain physical tolerance (stand/walk/work on feet for 8-12 hours with minimal breaks).
  • Lift up to fifty pounds at times.
  • Push and pull up to fifty pounds at times.
• Cognitive Requirements:
  • Execute tasks independently.
  • Express ideas clearly and effectively.
  • General computer literacy.
• Environmental Requirements:
  • Exposure to ambient room temperatures and lighting.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided according to standards of practice and facility policies by CNAs/Caregivers, though CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.

Benefits

Platinum Service® is characterized by high responsiveness delivered competently, timely, and with care. Employees commit to courteous, quality service by following the principles of the Platinum Service® program.