LVN; -3 Shift Part Time

Job Title:

LVN (7-3 Shift) Part Time

Location:

Kennedy Care Center

Join to apply for the LVN (7-3 Shift) Part Time role at Kennedy Care Center. This position involves overseeing day-to-day nursing assistant functions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and coordinating patient care and administrative duties in the long-term care facility.

• Administrative Functions
  • Direct day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with written policies and procedures; review policies, manuals, and job descriptions; make recommendations for revisions.
  • Plan shifts, services, programs, and activities; maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
  • Prepare written and oral reports/recommendations regarding shift activities.
  • Coordinate nursing services with resident services to maintain total regimen of care.
  • Support facility quality assurance program and participate in surveys and inspections.
  • Review and update resident discharge plans as required; admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
  • Complete accident/incident reports and maintain Daily Census Report.
• Charting and Documentation
  • Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
  • Encourage physicians to review treatment plans and sign orders; transcribe physician orders to resident charts.
  • Chart nurses’ notes in an informative manner reflecting care provided and resident response.
  • Submit accident/incident reports and other documentation to the Director and Accounting.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of unauthorized discharges and drug administrative records.
  • Maintain signed and dated entries in resident medical records.
• Drug Administration Functions
  • Prepare and administer medications as ordered; verify resident identity; ensure one resident’s medication is not given to another.
  • Maintain floor stock of medications and supplies; order as necessary; verify narcotic records.
  • Notify Nurse Supervisor of drug discrepancies; review medication cards for completeness.
  • Dispose of drugs and narcotics per established procedures.
• Personnel Functions
  • Participate in employee evaluations and staffing decisions; recommend staffing requirements.
  • Provide leadership to nursing personnel; conduct rounds to ensure standards met.
  • Ensure nursing assistants are trained and supervised by a licensed nurse.
  • Improve services through regular meetings and by addressing grievances.
  • Ensure compliance with non-discriminatory policies; maintain workplace safety.
• Nursing Care Functions
  • Inform staff of new admissions and facilitate room readiness.
  • Conduct patient orientation and schedule rounds with physicians.
  • Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and routine nursing tasks such as medication administration, wound care, and specimen collection.
  • Monitor resident status; notify physicians of accidents or significant changes.
  • Coordinate with social and activity programs to meet resident needs.
  • Provide specialized care such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, and use of restraints per policy.
  • Assist with transportation for discharged residents and communication of death to family.
• Safety and Sanitation
  • Ensure adherence to safety regulations in equipment usage and personal protective equipment.
  • Support infection control program; enroll personnel in training for exposure to blood/body fluids.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area; ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
• Equipment and Supply Functions
  • Maintain adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment.
  • Recommend needs to the Nurse Supervisor; ensure proper operation of nursing equipment.
  • Monitor efficient use of supplies to reduce waste.
• Care Plan and Assessment Functions
  • Review care plans to ensure appropriate care; inform Supervisor of needed changes.
  • Confirm that nursing notes reflect plan adherence.
  • Coordinate with Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator for MDS and RAP updates.

• Education & Experience
  • Minimum of a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN…