LPN PT Th/Fr/Sa/Su 6p-10p

Sproutlings Day Care; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Crescent Grove - Masonic Home in Kentucky seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for part-time shifts. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate resident care, administer medications, and ensure adherence to physician orders and community policies.

The role covers evenings and weekends, with duties including daily rounds, care planning, and reporting changes in residents' conditions to the DON. Pursue professional licensure and maintain clinical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Kentucky.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to supervise nursing assistants.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate direct resident care and initiate corrective action.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Document resident progress notes and communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Conduct resident rounds and report safety hazards.
• Provide and coordinate nursing care per community policies.
• Assist with care plan development based on assessments.
• Report staffing needs to supervisor and assist with staffing as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Medication administration

Nursing care

Documentation

Resident assessment

Education

LPN license (KY)

Job description

LPN PT Th/Fr/Sa/Su 6p-10p# LPN PT Th/Fr/Sa/Su 6p-10pCrescent Grove - Masonic Home, KY 40041## OverviewJob ShiftDays/WeekendsCategoryNursing, Therapy & Home Services## Description**Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)****Reports To:** Director of Nursing (DON) – Crescent Grove**Status:**Part-time**Work Hours:**As scheduled, may include days, nights, weekends and holidays.**Work Attire:**Refer to Apparel Policy**Primary Purpose:**The purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and coordinate nursing care in compliance with community policies and procedures and to assess residents' care needs and take appropriate action. **Primary Duties (Essential Functions) include but are not limited to:*** Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement community protocols and procedures.* Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.* Supervise and evaluate direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.* Obtain report from nurse being relieved and follow-up as necessary. Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action as necessary.* Report staffing needs to supervisor.* Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to nursing supervisor and initiating corrective action.* Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action.* Identify needs of resident and initiate care needs as indicated.* Follow, supervise and evaluate implementation of the Residents' Rights.* Participate in community education programs.* Provide supervision to Nursing Assistant providing direct resident care.* Attend staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, rehabilitation meetings, in- service classes and committee meetings as assigned.* Follow daily staffing assignment sheets and notify supervisor if staffing needs to be adjusted.* Assume responsibility for compliance with state and local regulations within the assigned area of responsibility.* Counsel Nursing Assistants and communicate issues to supervisor or other leadership as necessary.* Administer and document as indicated, direct resident care, medications and treatments per physicians' orders and record care provided as indicated.* Perform assessment of residents as assigned and record as indicated.* Develop and implement a care plan based on each resident's needs and his/her assessment as indicated.* Promptly report changes in residents' conditions to the physician, director of nursing and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary.* Follow community admission procedures and communicate resident admission to other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers.* Competently perform basic nursing skills.* Follow community discharge /transfer procedure and coordinate discharge/transfer with other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers.* Complete documentation related to the resident's discharge/transfer.* Supervise response to resident's call for assistance.* Listen to resident, family, or physician concerns and initiate action and/or report concerns to DON.* Count narcotics, check emergency kit and exchange keys at the beginning and end of each shift.* Check meal trays and nourishment to ensure proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary.* Supervise the application and removal of restraints and devices used to position and enable residents to function as independently as possible.* Receive physician orders, receive and store medications appropriately.* Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents' conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/X-Ray results and any other unusual observations.* Document resident progress notes as indicated.* Work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.* Obtain continuing education required to maintain licensure. Follow written and oral directions.* Provide supervision to residents as indicated.* Observe community safety policies and procedures.* Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.* Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.* Assume accountability for data contained in the employees' handbook.* Perform duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.* Observe infection control procedures.* Follow Residents' Rights.* Observe community policies and procedures.* Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.* Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.Masonic Homes Kentucky is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status**NOTE**: This is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this position.