LPN​/RN

Job Title:

LPN/RN

Location:

Watford City, ND 58854

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

The Long-Term Care Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse will provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

• Supervise nursing staff in department, including CNAs.

• Direct the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and facility policies.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and resident’s family or representative, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical records (EHR) and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
• Schedule follow‑up appointments for residents and coordinate transportation needs.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc., in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Participate in management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident status changes, or concerns.
• Assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline according to operational policies.
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
• Report incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing and participate in the investigative process.
• Participate in end‑of‑life care as required.
• Ensure adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• Participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Physically demanding, high‑stress environment.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Standing and walking for extensive periods.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases such as AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Should work irregular hours including after hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Outgoing: An approachable and engaging personality that fosters strong relationships with staff, patients, and healthcare providers.
• Positive Outlook: A proactive attitude that promotes a constructive, can‑do environment, even in challenging situations.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Demonstrates initiative in identifying and addressing challenges before they become issues, improving operational efficiency.
• Accountable: Takes full responsibility for actions and outcomes, demonstrating reliability…