Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the Licensed Vocational Nurse is to deliver quality nursing care to resident’s requiring short-term, skilled, and long-term nursing care.
Job Duties
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Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
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Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician’s orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
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Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
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Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
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Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
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Conduct themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
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Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
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Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
- Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
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Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician.
- Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.
- Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld
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Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner: if there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided
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Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
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Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents’ dignity and privacy
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Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
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Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
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Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator
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Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines
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Refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
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Refrain from disclosing resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
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Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility’s information system
Required Education and Experience
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Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State
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A Certificate in Vocational Nursing
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2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
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Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred
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Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
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Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred
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Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)
Required Skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
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Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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Display attention to detail
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Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner
- Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
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Exceptional judgment and active foresight
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Self-motivated and self-directed
