Job Summary
The LPN Supervisor is responsible for the well-being and nursing care of all residents assigned to him or her during his or her shift. He or she provides nursing services following the patient’s treatment plan or physician’s directions, assesses patients and responds to and reports any changes in condition, distributes and charts medications, supervises the nursing assistants on duty, and responds to emergencies.
Essential Functions
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
- Provide basic nursing care to patients within Vivo Healthcare Harbourwood’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
- Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and / or a Registered Nurse designee.
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services to patients / clients and families / caregivers.
- Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.
- Assesses and provides patient / client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.
- Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Collect, track, and maintain patient history; record any new data.
- Take vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature.
- Administer medication, monitor medication doses and patient response.
- Change bandages, dressings, and feeding tubes as needed; insert and change catheters.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Help patients who need assistance eating and drinking.
- Collect specimens; deliver them to proper department.
- Set-up intravenous (IV) drip if state-certification allows.
- Provide emotional support to patients and patients’ families; listen to concerns and feedback.
- Report any unusual or drastic changes in patient behavior or symptoms; seek help when needed.
- Ensure rooms are kept clean and sterile.
- Documents and reports activity as required.
- Provides nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards.
- Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.
- Distributes and documents medications (including narcotics) according to established standards and regulations.
- Supervises the nursing assistants on duty.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Communicates with patients and families regarding treatment and care.
- Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required.
Non-Essential Functions
Perform other duties as assigned.Professional Requirements
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.Complete annual education requirements.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.Report to work on time and as scheduled.Wear identification while on duty.Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.Qualifications
Completed state-approved LPN education program.Current state LPN license to practice.One year of relevant LPN experience.Valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of patient services.Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
Working irregular hours including call hours.Physically demanding, high-stress environment.Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.Pushing and pulling heavy objects.Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and / or fingers, talking and / or hearing, and seeing.Benefits : Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health and Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Daily pay App Offered