PRN Licensed Pratical Nurse (LPN)

The Goodman Group, LLC; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking an experienced LPN to join our team in Missoula. The LPN will provide holistic nursing care, lead licensed and non-professional staff, and ensure care plans align with provider orders in a long-term care environment.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and thorough documentation. Strong communication with residents, families, and health-care providers is essential.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of Montana or applicable state.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in long-term care, assisted living, or home health preferred.
• Supervise CNAs/Caregivers and coordinate with nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, holistic nursing care following standards and regulations.
• Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in resident care.
• Document assessments, plans, and progress in resident medical records.
• Administer medications as ordered and ensure accurate transcription.
• Communicate with residents, families, and health-care providers about care plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Communication

Team coordination

Education

LPN license

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Summary of Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and in creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high‑quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health‑care regulations. The LPN leads or directs licensed and non‑professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Essential Job Functions

Nursing Care Functions

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the long‑term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in orienting new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health‑care providers, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, service plans, and health‑care provider orders.

Communication/Documentation Functions

• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members; report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
• Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care plans/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health‑care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident’s medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs and other documentation for implementation and follow‑up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the provider and in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Provide verbal or written (24‑hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc., to the supervisor.
• Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review resident medical documentation and interdisciplinary team progress notes to determine if care plans/service plans are being followed; report concerns to your supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident’s care needs; ensure rooms are ready for new admissions; greet newly admitted residents.
• Notify the resident’s health‑care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents and third‑party services.

Medication Administration Functions

• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health‑care provider.
• Communicate with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
• Ensure an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand; report needs to the supervisor.
• Review medication administration record for completeness and accuracy of transcription of the provider’s order; report concerns to your supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures.

Personnel Functions

• Supervise your nursing unit to ensure all personnel perform work assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues, including those that may lead to termination.
• Report complaints and grievances to management and work with the Director of Nursing on a plan of action.

Safety And Sanitation Functions

• Assure availability of protective equipment for staff.
• Maintain nursing service work areas (nurse stations, medicine preparation rooms, resident rooms, and treatment areas) in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department; maintain adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Critical Skills

• Make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

Education And Experience

• Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
• Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action against the professional license.
• Prefer one year of experience in nursing in home care, assisted living, or long‑term care facility.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided by standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers; however, CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

• Walk long distances.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Sustain repetitive movements such as CPR compressions and bagging.
• Maintain physical tolerance; stand/walk/work on your feet for 8‑12 hours at a time with minimal breaks.
• Be able to lift up to fifty pounds at times.
• Be able to push and pull up to fifty pounds at times.

Cognitive Requirements

• Execute tasks independently.
• Express yourself clearly and effectively.
• General computer literacy.

Environmental Requirements

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting.

Other Requirements

• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.