Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - PT Daylight

Developmilledgeville; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team and provide essential nursing care to residents. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality care, developing dementia care programs, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Generous PTO policy

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Current unencumbered active license to practice in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents at the facility.
• Ensure compliance with nursing staffing and care standards.
• Coordinate nursing services and resident care plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent decision-making

Tact and communication

Knowledge of nursing practices

Leadership and supervisory skills

Planning and organizing

Patience and enthusiasm

Adaptability to new methods

Ability to relate information

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college

Graduate of LPN/LVN program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - PT Daylight

STGi is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide services to our Georgia War Veterans Home.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the lead LPN/LVN is to provide direct nursing care to the residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the facility meets the minimum staffing levels for nurses and nurse aides; complete required posting of nursing staff data as required.
• Ensure that each resident who experiences a significant change in status is assessed using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
• Assist to develop a dementia care program involving an interdisciplinary approach with a holistic focus on the needs of the resident living with dementia.
• Verify resident census accuracy and report new admissions, discharges, leaves of absence and bed-holds per facility policies; document census as established for billing and clinical purposes.
• Assist with safe and orderly resident transfers and discharges in accordance with facility policies.
• Coordinate Pre-certification and recertification in accordance with facility policies for Medicare Advantage and commercial insurance payers.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as required.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written facility policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• Audit nursing documentation in the clinical record for appropriate and relevant entries.
• Attend and contribute in facility “triple check” process for reviewing coding for accuracy.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Periodically review the department’s policies and procedures manuals, job descriptions, etc., and make recommendations for revisions to the Director of Nursing.
• Coordinate the completion of resident billable charge sheets in accordance with billing policies.
• Provide licensed nursing care to residents that is consistent with the written plans of care.
• Communicate with primary care physicians and members of the comprehensive care planning team regarding the status of residents; follow up on critical labs, order requests and physician notifications.
• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, respect and consideration and have the right to exercise their choice and self-determination.
• Ensure that residents receive culturally competent trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Evaluate residents’ response to care.
• Coordinate nursing care to accommodate resident’s person-centered plan of care including sleep schedule, social activity, and participation in other resident-directed activity; minimize interruption of activities as much as possible.
• Ensure that residents are free from physical or chemical restraints imposed for the purposes of discipline or convenience that are not required to treat the residents’ medical symptoms.
• Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ plan of care.
• Identify the learning needs of residents and families and provide individualized and comprehensive resident/family education.
• Educate residents and families on the risk and benefits of a treatment or choice when consent is needed.
• Monitor residents for patterns of decreased social interaction or signs of distress.
• Implement individualized approaches to dementia care including meaningful activities addressing the resident’s customary routines, interest preferences and choices.
• Provide pain management for residents in accordance with established pain management protocols.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team (IDT) with establishing nutrition, hydration and body weight parameters for residents; help facilitate the responsibilities of the food and nutrition services department.
• Keep the Director of Nursing informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports, document reportable events and notifications in accordance with facility policies.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Ensure that nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control procedures.

Required Skills:

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program.
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN/LVN in the state of Georgia.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.