Licensed Vocational Nurse

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions: 

• Direct nursing services to all residents in assigned residences under the supervision of a registered nurse. 

• Provides hands-on/on-the-job training to newly hired team members.  Provides skill-set retraining as assigned by supervisor. Supervise and provide leadership and discipline to clinical and non-clinical team members. 

• Oversee physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately onto the electronic record system and treatment plan, administer medications and provide treatments according to orders. 

• Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care. Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.  Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner. 

• Develop, direct and monitor nursing assistant assignments based on census and level of care required.  

• According to standard operating procedures, ensure correct staffing levels. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor, participate in counseling and disciplinary action to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act. 

• Generate, prepare, administrate and chart all medications. Execute treatments as necessary while documenting status and observes reactions to drugs and treatments 

• Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications and provide treatments according to orders. 

• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident. 

• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident. 

• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service. Plan resident move-in as ordered by physician, perform assessment, verify orders with physician, notify pharmacy, laboratory and other departments as necessary. 

• Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the on-coming shift in order to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care. 

• Orchestrate investigation, corrects and follows up on resident and family concerns as needed in a timely manner.    

• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures. 

• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality. Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.  

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.   

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program. 

• Nursing diploma or Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Bachelor's degree is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members. 

• Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations. 

• Solicits resident/family feedback to understand the needs of the resident and the community.  Advocates for service excellence within the center and influences others to take action. 

• Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care.  Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our residents through empathy and compassion. 

• Exhibits a commitment to personal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance. 

• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending or implementing process improvements. 

• Shows respect and courtesy for fellow team mates by working together to get the job well done. 

• Effectively addresses customer concerns and strives to reduce or resolve conflict.  

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:   

The physical responsibilities of this position constantly require effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  This position often involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or make observations of residents and environment; close visual acuity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, operating medical equipment, reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.  The functions of this position are conducted in a temperature controlled environment and not substantially exposed to adverse environment conditions and may be routinely exposed to working hazards, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, and odors.