Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF- West Valley

Position Summary

Position

Purpose:

May 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 federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and established facility policies and procedures.

• Prior experience in long‑term care preferred but not required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the practicing state, unrestricted.
• Current CPR certification.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

• Direct the daily activities of 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.
• 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 admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and document accordingly.
• Schedule follow‑up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• 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 as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
• Assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participate in the investigative process as needed.
• Participate in end‑of‑life care as required.
• Ensure that there is 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.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect all residents’ rights.
• Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follow appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and employees.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Report noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills…