LPN Nursing Home (Days)

Effingham Health System; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham Health System seeks an LPN Floor Supervisor to support the Director of Nurses in planning, coordinating and managing LPN clinical services for residents in the Care Center. You will implement care per guidelines and communicate with medical staff and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires self-motivation and the ability to function in a semi-autonomous, fast-paced environment, with supervision of LPN staff and collaboration with the DON and ADON.

Qualifications

• Education level equivalent to completion of high school, and/or completion of LPN training.
• Management skills with experience in planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, counseling and communications.
• Must have an unencumbered Georgia LPN license and BLS CPR certification.
• One to two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in emergencies: assess resident, notify physician and family, document.
• Supervise and counsel nursing staff, in coordination with RN Supervisor and DON.
• Answer calls during medication administration and as needed.
• Monitor equipment and supply needs; report issues promptly.
• Assist with scheduling to cover openings and staff development.
• Maintain LPN Charge Nurse competency and stay current on initiatives.
• Ensure timely, proper resident care and meals assistance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse Training

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Nurses in the Care Center, the LPN Floor Supervisor will assist the DON and ADON with planning, coordinating, and managing the LPN clinical services for residents, and implement care as necessary and in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Position communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Assist in emergencies, to include assessing the resident, notification of physician and family members, documentation, etc.
2. Assist with staff orientation.
3. Supervision and counseling of nursing staff, both autonomous and in collaboration with the RN Supervisor and DON.
4. Answer the telephone and call lights when the LPN’s are administering medications, and at other times when necessary.
5. Report any equipment malfunction or supply shortage.
6. Assist with scheduling when needed to cover openings.
7. Assist with continuing education and in-services for staff.
8. Assure that residents receive proper care in a timely manner.
9. Ensure that residents are in the dining room in a timely manner, that LPN’s assist/supervise/monitor meals and see that residents who require assistance with meals receive it.
10. Leave a written report for the Director of Nursing – Care Center on any problems with residents, staff, or resident’s families. Please note your interaction in these circumstances.
11. Maintain competency as LPN Charge Nurse. Assist as needed on the floor.
12. Keep the LPN/CNA staff up to date on new initiatives.
13. Monitor LPN staff and their team to assure all resident care is performed appropriately and timely.
14. Complete other duties as assigned/needed/necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of high school, and or completion of Licensed Practical Nurse Training course of study.

Formal Training: Management skills with experience in planning, organizing, implementing, facilitating, interviewing, counseling, and verbal and written communications.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must have and maintain an unencumbered Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse license, and Basic Life Support CPR certification.

Work Experience: One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.