LVN -3-11 Full Time

3-11 Shift Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position available. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the long-term care facility.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures by all assigned nursing personnel.
• Periodically review and recommend revisions to department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions.
• Plan shifts' services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports concerning shift activities as required.
• Coordinate with other resident services to maintain the resident's total regimen of care.
• Ensure nursing service personnel comply with their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections by authorized government agencies.
• Review and update residents' written discharge plans as required.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports and maintain the Daily Census Report.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Maintain confidentiality of assigned user ID, password, and resident protected health information.
• Report unauthorized attempts to access facility information systems.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Encourage and facilitate physician reviews of treatment plans, orders, and progress notes.
• Receive and transcribe telephone orders from physicians to resident charts and care plans.
• Chart nurses' notes descriptively reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Fill out and submit accident/incident reports involving residents.
• Record new/changed diet orders and forward information to the Food Services Department.
• Report discrepancies in physician's orders, diet changes, or charting errors.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician, verifying resident identity.
• Ensure adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate narcotic records and report discrepancies.
• Review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
• Notify physicians of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and staffing requirement determinations.
• Inform Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs and absentee call-ins.
• Develop work assignments and provide leadership to nursing personnel.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing service personnel perform work according to standards.
• Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
• Meet regularly with shift nursing personnel to address problem areas and improve services.
• Ensure compliance with department policies by personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Develop rapport with interdepartmental personnel to maintain nursing services.
• Create a calm and positive environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Review and address complaints and grievances from assigned personnel.
• Administer disciplinary action fairly and without bias.
• Receive and give nursing reports at shift changes.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud.
• Ensure unattended workstations are properly logged off or password-protected.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, room assignments, and prepare rooms accordingly.
• Greet and escort newly admitted residents to their rooms.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents and family members.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
• Consult with residents' physicians regarding care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Review resident charts for treatments, medication orders, and diets.
• Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure proper administration of prescribed treatments and evaluate resident status.
• Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
• Coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.
• Notify attending physician and next of kin of changes in resident condition or accidents/incidents.
• Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, including self-help and care.
• Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressings, colostomy care, and range of motion exercises.
• Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies.
• Obtain specimens for lab tests as ordered and monitor vital signs.
• Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
• Check foods brought in by family/visitors to ensure dietary compliance.
• Ensure direct care aligns with the resident's care plan and wishes.
• Frequently check on residents unable to call for help.
• Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents and escort them to pick-up areas.
• Inform family members of resident death and coordinate with funeral homes as requested.
• Follow established post-mortem procedures.

Staff Development

• Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
• Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
• Assist in standardizing work methods and training personnel on potential exposure risks.
• Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
• Attend and participate in outside training programs and annual facility in-service training (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety).