LPN Eve

Overview

Villa at Terracina Grand is a premier memory care community situated on the Terracina Senior Living campus. This innovative community offers Pearls of Life memory care and Montessori Inspired Lifestyle to support adults living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Shift: Full Time

Hours: Evening (3pm-11pm)

Every Other Weekend Required

Wage Range: $26 - $29 / hour (based on experience)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and residents. The primary purpose is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed (e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions).
• Complete initial assessments as requested and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident’s medical record for treatments, medication orders, diets, labs, etc., as for implementation and follow up.
• Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider.
• Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Provide written and oral reports concerning changes in resident condition to nursing management.
• Complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit to the Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and medical record documentation as required.
• Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Report discrepancies noted concerning physician orders, diet changes, or charting errors to the supervisor.
• Ensure clinically accurate documentation according to policy and review progress notes to ensure care plans are followed.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and ensure rooms are ready; greet newly admitted residents.
• Notify health care practitioner and family when there is a change in resident condition.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Coordinate with pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
• Maintain adequate stock of floor medications, supplies, and equipment; report needs to the supervisor.
• Review medication administration records for accuracy; report concerns to the supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required per procedures.

• Supervise nursing unit to ensure staff perform according to acceptable nursing…