On-Call LVN (Healthcare)

Hourly Wage Starting at $30

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for directing the daily functions of nursing assistants and ensuring the overall care of residents is provided in accordance with facility policies and government regulations. This role involves a mix of administrative duties, direct nursing care, and staff supervision to maintain a safe and high-quality environment for all residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative & Supervisory

• Direct Daily Operations: Supervise nursing assistants and ensure they follow facility policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Reporting & Documentation: Make both written and oral reports on your shift's activities and complete necessary administrative tasks such as accident/incident reports, resident charge slips, and medical forms.
• Staff Management: Participate in performance evaluations, make recommendations on staffing needs, and provide leadership to your team.
• Inter-departmental Coordination: Cooperate with other departments to ensure a resident's total care plan is maintained and to adequately plan for resident needs.
• Policy & Procedure: Help interpret and enforce department policies for staff, residents, and visitors. Participate in the development and maintenance of the facility's quality assurance program.

Charting & Documentation

• Record Keeping: Complete and file all required forms upon a resident's admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Physician Orders: Receive and transcribe telephone orders from physicians and ensure they are accurately documented in resident charts and care plans.
• Nurses' Notes: Write informative and descriptive notes that reflect the care provided and the resident's response to it.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information and report any suspected violations.

Nursing Care & Drug Administration

• Medication Administration: Prepare and administer medications as ordered by a physician, ensuring proper resident identification and adherence to stop order policies.
• Direct Care: Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Resident Monitoring: Make periodic checks to ensure treatments are being administered correctly and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status.
• Communication: Notify the attending physician and family members of any changes in a resident's condition or if they are involved in an accident.
• Restorative Care: Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs as instructed.

Safety & Sanitation

• Infection Control: Ensure staff follow established handwashing and infection control procedures, especially when isolation precautions are necessary.
• Emergency Preparedness: Participate in and conduct fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
• Equipment Use: Monitor personnel to ensure they are following safety regulations when using equipment and that all equipment is in proper working order.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Licensure: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification is required.
• Continuing Education: Must maintain all required continuing education and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Skills

• Communication: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Decision Making: Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Leadership: Must have leadership and supervisory abilities and be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as relevant laws and regulations.

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. You may be required to assist in the emergency evacuation of residents.

Work Environment

You will work in various areas of the facility, including nursing stations, resident rooms, and offices. The position may involve working beyond normal hours and being on call during emergencies. You may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals.