LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Classification
Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director of Nursing Services

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

• 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
• 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

Supervisory Responsibility

The position requires oversight of nurse aides and communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are maintained correctly as it relates to the department.

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State
• A Certificate in Vocational Nursing
• 2 years’ experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Display attention to detail
• 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)
• Exceptional judgment and active foresight
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person