Nurse LPN – Full Time Nights

Sndusa; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sndusa is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to direct and manage nursing care for residents at Lourdes Hall and the St. Charles Community location. The LPN will supervise staff, assess residents, document care, and administer medications within policy.

The role requires maintaining licensure, strong communication, and coordination with the Director of Healthcare. The position emphasizes patient comfort, adherence to safety and infection control standards, and collaboration with nursing

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse in Kentucky or comparable state.
• Three to five years’ nursing and/or gerontology experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate care with staff.
• Ability to document care and communicate with the Director of Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage nursing care for Lourdes Hall and Assisted Living residents.
• Supervise Lourdes Hall staff under the DOH.
• Assess residents, document findings, and escalate to DOH or next shift.
• Administer and record medications safely within MAR standards.
• Provide direct resident care when needed and respond to call signals promptly.
• Uphold infection control, safety procedures, and confidentiality.

Skills

LPN license

Gerontology experience

Communication skills

Nursing procedures

Medication administration

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the Director of Healthcare, directs and manages the nursing care for the residents of Lourdes Hall and Assisted Living at the St. Charles Community location. The LPN provides a wide variety of patient care functions ensuring for the care and comfort of the residents within the limits of LPN licensure.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as the nurse in charge, including supervising other Lourdes Hall Staff under the supervision of the Director of Healthcare (DOH).
• Assesses and monitors residents’ conditions and takes appropriate action, including all necessary documentation and communication to DOH and nurse on the next shift.
• Prepares, administers, records and orders all medications in a safe, appropriate, and timely manner following the policy regarding administration of medications by a L.P.N. Ensures medication administration records (MAR’S) are complete and accurate each month.
• Documents care and updates MedPro Files according to professional nursing practice and organizational policies, while maintaining confidentiality of verbal and written information regarding the residents.
• Provides direct care to residents as needed alone or in conjunction with Nursing Assistant or DOH.
• Responds promptly, pleasantly and effectively to call signals and fulfills residents’ requests in a reasonable amount of time.
• Supports the philosophy and policies of the facility and interprets to new staff as necessary.
• Facilitates an environment of wellness, promoting maximum independence for each resident throughout the Provincial House.
• Provides emergency assistance to all residents and staff in the Provincial House.
• Participates in reports, care conferences, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
• Assists to ensure that all residents’ forms for doctors’ visits are prepared properly and accurately. Runs reports from the computer as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire and safety plans, as well as universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Pursues educational opportunities to facilitate personal and professional growth and development.
• Provides necessary services to maintain home environment of the residents.
• Other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Current license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, maintains licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and presents a copy of license with each annual renewal.
• Three to five years successful experience in the field of nursing and/or gerontology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and utilize professional educational materials, and willing to update required nursing skills.
• Ability to establish and rearrange priorities.
• Ability to communicate with direct staff as needs arise.
• Ability to approach people in a manner, which creates harmony and promotes cooperation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time
• Must be able to push, pull, and stretch and lift 50 pounds
• Exposure to latex and other medical materials
• Must be able to uphold Infection Control Standards and Occupational Safety and Hazard Standards within the work environment.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Licensed Practical nurse is directly accountable to the Director of Nursing.

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