Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Position Title: Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Department : Nursing Services
Reports To: Nurse Supervisor / Director of Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule : As Assigned

Position Summary
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides high-quality nursing care to residents under the supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. Duties are performed in accordance with state scope of practice requirements, facility policies, and professional standards of nursing care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative Responsibilities

Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as directed.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans.
Complete assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
Prepare for physician rounds: organize charts, identify concerns, prepare orders, and document visits.
Report any suspicion of a crime against a resident according to federal/state regulations.
Complete documentation including forms, reports, evaluations, charting, and studies.

Committee Responsibilities

Participate in QAPI, infection control, safety, and risk management committees.
Serve on additional committees as assigned by administration.

Resident Care Responsibilities

Provide nursing care according to scope of practice and facility standards.
Monitor and promptly report acute changes in resident condition (e.g., confusion, pain, shortness of breath, fever, mobility changes).
Obtain and document vital signs as needed.
Participate in resident admissions and provide orientation for new residents.
Assist with discharge planning to support goals and safe transitions of care.
Ensure newly admitted residents have all required physician orders.
Assist with meals, delivering trays and providing feeding support when needed.
Contribute to individualized, resident-centered care plans with the IDT.
Provide compassionate care to residents with cognitive decline, trauma histories, or communication challenges.
Monitor resident weight, intake, and hydration, report significant changes.
Document all nursing interventions and services using appropriate records and EMR systems.
Collaborate with hospice providers to deliver end-of-life care.
Promote fall prevention practices and resident safety.
Provide first aid and follow emergency protocols as needed.
Follow all infection control and safety guidelines.
Administer medications safely within scope of practice, report adverse reactions and medication errors.
Transcribe telephone/verbal/telemedicine orders as permitted.
Perform blood glucose monitoring and specimen collection as ordered.
Assist with ambulation, ADLs, transfers, and personal care when needed.
Reposition bed-bound or chair-bound residents per care schedule.
Assess skin integrity, provide preventive skin care, and perform wound care as ordered.
Provide trauma-informed care tailored to resident needs and triggers.

Personnel Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and other departments.
Assist in training, orientation, and development of new staff as requested.

Staff Development

Attend required in-service education and continuing education programs to maintain competency and compliance.

Safety and Sanitation Responsibilities

Ensure the environment is free from accident hazards.
Ensure appropriate resident supervision and use of assistive devices.
Follow all facility safety, PPE, and infection control protocols.

Equipment & Supply Responsibilities

Properly use facility-provided PPE including gowns, masks, gloves, and lifting/back support equipment.

Working Conditions

Works throughout the nursing unit (nurses' stations, medication rooms, resident rooms, etc.).
Experiences frequent interruptions and may encounter stressful or emotional situations.
Interacts with residents, families, staff, and regulatory personnel.
May work beyond scheduled hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
May be subject to emergency call-backs.
Exposed to infectious diseases, odors, heat, chemicals, and air contaminants.
May encounter hostile or emotionally upset residents or family members.
Participates in community or facility health initiatives when assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education : Must possess as a minimum a nursing certificate or diploma from an accredited college or university or be a Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN nursing program.
Experience : Minimum of 2 years experience as an LPN/LVN

Licensure & Certifications

Must hold an active, unencumbered state license to practice as an LPN/LVN.
Must meet all state and facility-specific competency requirements.

Required Skills & Abilities

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of nursing practices, long-term care regulations, and resident rights.
Ability to make sound independent decisions when necessary.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement resident care programs.
Patience, tact, professionalism, and a positive attitude when dealing with residents.
Ability to incorporate new care methods and practices.
Ability to accurately communicate resident conditions to appropriate personnel.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

Ability to move intermittently throughout the day.
Ability to cope with emotional and mental stress related to care responsibilities.
Adequate hearing and vision (with or without assistive devices).
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 25 lbs up to 5 feet and transport such weight at least 50 feet .
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Must meet facility health, physical examination, and immunization requirements.

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