Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN) Nightshift

Fountains of Franklin is looking for a LPN to join our team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed.

The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

The Night Nurse is responsible for providing compassionate, safe, and high-quality nursing care to residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. This position oversees residents’ daily clinical needs, medication management, changes in condition, care planning, documentation, and communication with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

The Night Nurse serves as a clinical leader within the community and works closely with caregivers and other members of the healthcare team to ensure each resident receives individualized care that promotes dignity, safety, comfort, and quality of life.

• Provide direct nursing care to residents according to their individual care plans and physician orders.
• Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional condition.
• Complete nursing assessments and promptly report significant changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare provider and responsible party.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life.

• Provide person-centered care to residents with dementia and cognitive impairment.
• Understand and respond appropriately to behaviors associated with dementia.
• Identify potential triggers for agitation, anxiety, wandering, aggression, or other behavioral changes.
• Work with caregivers and families to develop appropriate approaches to behavioral and emotional needs.
• Maintain a safe environment and help reduce the risk of falls, elopement, injury, and other safety concerns.
• Encourage meaningful activities, social engagement, and routines appropriate to each resident’s abilities and preferences. Must participate in through the eyes training program, and communicate with staff to ensure implementation of the program.

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
• Monitor residents for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and changes in condition.
• Ensure medication documentation is complete and accurate.
• Communicate medication concerns or significant changes to physicians, pharmacies, families, and appropriate leadership.
• Monitor medication supplies and assist with medication reconciliation as needed.

• Communicate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, hospice providers, home health agencies, pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow up on physician orders, laboratory results, appointments, and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate hospital admissions, returns, and transitions of care.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Communicate appropriately with residents’ responsible parties regarding changes in condition, treatment, appointments, and ongoing care needs.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, incident reports, medication records, and other required documentation.
• Follow facility policies, state regulations, nursing standards, and applicable federal requirements.
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