RN and LPN Day and Night Shift

Topaz Fiscal Services; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Richmond, KY seeks a part-time LVN/LPN to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in the assigned unit. The role includes administering meds, charting, and collaborating with CNAs and physicians on care plans.

Shift coverage includes 7pm-7am. The ideal candidate holds KY LVN/LPN license, has 2+ years of experience, and ensures regulatory compliance and resident safety.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in Kentucky with good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Familiarity with nursing techniques and care plans.
• Compliance with Federal, State, Local regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care for residents in the assigned unit.
• Explain procedures and care plans to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments per approved techniques.
• Transcribe physician orders and chart progress notes.
• Receive and relay shift reports; document accurately.
• Respond to emergencies in line with nursing policies.
• Assist in care plan development and participate in care conferences.
• Ensure CNA documentation aligns with the care plan.
• Coordinate rehabilitation with therapists to meet 24-hour needs.
• Address nutrition and safety needs; monitor residents’ condition.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Nursing care planning

Patient observation

Communication with residents

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in KY

2+ years related experience or equivalent

Job description

part time 7pm-7am and 7am-7pm shift

POSITION PURPOSE:

Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.

• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations.
• Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Transcribes physician's orders.
• Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care.
• Receives /gives report from/to nurse he /s he is relieving/coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary
• Follows established procedures for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents for res idents and employees.
• Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery.
• Prepares equipment and a ids Physician during treatment and examination of resident.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of resident ' s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents .
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Assists in completion of the care plans (acute and long term) and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary.
• Participates, reports to DON/ Administrator and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse.
• Ensures that documentation is reflective of the care plan and that the approaches on the care plan are being followed.
• Assures that assigned CN A 's are aware of the resident care plan, and ensure that the nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care.
• Monitors that CNA's documentation is completed daily .
• Takes report form CNA's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record.
• Follows company policy and procedure in the event a restraint must be utilized.
• Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapists to ensure 24 hour rehabilitation needs are met.
• Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures.
• Records new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to the Dietary Department.
• Makes beds, bathes and feeds resident, when necessary.
• Assures documentation is accurately completed for admission, discharge and transfer.
• Supervises and evaluates implementation of the " Resident' s Rights".
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Follows facility procedure requesting supplies and charges for items ordered through Central Supply.
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS:

Current State of LVN/LPN with a minimum of2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.