LVN​/LPN Weekends Sat​/Sun

LVN/LPN Weekends Sat/Sun (Healthcare)

Note: This job description outlines essential duties and may not include every function you will be asked to perform. It does not restrict tasks that are related or essential to the position.

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility; periodically review policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions; recommend revisions as needed.
• Plan shifts’ services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
• Ensure Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects day-to-day nursing procedures; ensure compliance with the procedures.
• Provide written and oral reports/recommendations concerning shift activities; cooperate with other resident services to maintain the resident’s total regimen of care.
• Ensure all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their job descriptions; participate in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies as requested; review and update the resident’s discharge plan as required; assist in planning the nursing services portion of the discharge plan.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required; complete accident/incident reports; write resident charge slips; maintain Daily Census Report; submit to the Business Office as required.
• Perform administrative duties including completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.; protect resident information and report suspected violations per facility policy.
• Charting and Documentation: complete and file required records upon admission, transfer, and discharge; encourage physicians to review and sign orders; transcribe orders to charts; document care provided and resident response; process accident/incident reports; communicate changes to diet orders and coordinate with Food Services.
• Drug Administration: prepare and administer medications as ordered; verify resident identity; maintain narcotic records; dispose of drugs per procedures; ensure stock levels and orders meet nursing needs.
• Personnel Functions: participate in staffing decisions; communicate staffing needs; lead nursing personnel; perform rounds to ensure standards are met; ensure CNA training; maintain policy compliance; foster teamwork and a warm, calm unit environment; handle complaints and disciplinary actions per policy.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental staff to meet resident needs; maintain warm, personal care environment; document and report on issues as required.
• Cooperate with residents and families; coordinate transportation for discharges as necessary; provide notifications of changes in resident condition and post-mortem procedures as required.
• Safety and Sanitation: monitor safety procedures; ensure PPE availability and proper hand hygiene; participate in infection control and fire safety drills; follow procedures for hazardous materials; maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
• Equipment and Supply Functions: oversee inventory and ordering; ensure safe operation of nursing service equipment; train personnel on equipment use; minimize waste.
• Care Plan and Assessment: review and update care plans; ensure CNAs follow the care plan; assist in planning and revising MDS, RAPs, and triggers.
• Budget and Planning: report suspected fraud related to billing and cost reports as appropriate.
• Miscellaneous: provide data to Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.

• Education:
  
  Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Licenses:
  Current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license in the state; current CPR certification; maintain required continuing education/licensing; remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge:…