Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Job Duties • Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment • Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician's orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities • Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility's written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department • Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care • Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed • Conduct themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies • Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator • Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. • Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system • Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician. • Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures. • Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld • Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner: if there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided • Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards • Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents' dignity and privacy • Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary. • Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents • Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator • Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines • Refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator • Refrain from disclosing resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.

Required Education and Experience • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State • A Certificate in Vocational Nursing • 2 years' experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred. • Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred • Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude • Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred • Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet) Required Skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude • Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Display attention to detail • Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner • Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations) • Exceptional judgment and active foresight