LPN​/Licensed Practical Nurse

SIGN-ON BONUS

SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,000 AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSES!

SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR PART-TIME REGISTERED NURSES!

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• 401K
• Voluntary Benefits
• Sick and Vacation Time package
• Holiday Pay

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are instrumental in improving the lives of our residents! A Staff Nurse provides high‑standard nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.

• Provides quality nursing care to a Guest/Resident in an environment that promotes rights, dignity and freedom of choice.
• Provides supervision to CNAs and all subordinate staff, checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.
• Assign all CNAs and other subordinate staff to Guests/Residents.
• Assign break times and all regular and special assignments.
• Administer all parenteral, intramuscular and sub‑cutaneous injections.
• Administer medications within the scope of practice of licensure.
• Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used.
• Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of the controlled substances and narcotics.
• Ensure that drugs covered by controlled substances laws are verified by inventory.
• Place pharmacy orders, administer all newly prescribed medications and document.
• Carry out direct contemporaneous charting during your shift.
• Chart detailed and timely evaluations of each Guest/Resident that reflect their condition and progress.
• Responsible for all nursing care of assigned Guests/Residents while on duty.
• Notify appropriate persons if there is any significant change in a Guest’s/Resident's condition or any transfer to a hospital.
• Ensure that Guest/Resident care plans are being followed and assess each Guest’s/Resident’s status in accord with their care plan.
• Round with physicians when needed.
• Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians including pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter care, hot and cold compounds and intravenous therapy (within scope of practice).
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake and immediately report any issues to the physician and DON/ADON.
• Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the Guest’s/Resident's needs, preferences and reporting any behavioral changes.
• Provide wound care when needed.
• Completes medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously.
• Assist with new admissions, re‑admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the facility.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests/guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in‑services as directed.
• Supervisory Responsibility: has direct supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other personnel assigned.
• This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts.
• This position works mostly in the Guest/Resident care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions.
• This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis.
• Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
• The nurse provides supervision of staff and will safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Guests/residents under their care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and procedures.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or Registered Nurse (RN) with current licensure.
• Experience in a long‑term care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing scope of practice, medication administration and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

Tri‑State Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.