Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.


 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN or LPN/LVN in this state  Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the resident  Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to remain calm during emergency situations  Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public  Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept  Must be able to follow oral and written instructions  Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities  Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel  Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care  Must possess the ability to display patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning  Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices  Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace  Must be able to complete all other tasks as assigned by facility Administrator, Director of Nursing, Nursing Supervisor, or designee  Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language

Qualifications: Previous experience in a patient care setting is helpful. On the job training provided. Education and / or Experiences: Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. Working Conditions:  Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility, and in resident rooms  Moves intermittently during working hours  Is subject to frequent interruptions  Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances  Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.  Communications with the medical staff, nursing services, and other department directors  Attends and participates in continuing education programs Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary  Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)  Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminates  Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses  May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals Physical & Sensory Requirements:  Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday  Must be able to speak and write the English Language in an understandable manner  Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position  Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met  Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies  Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination  Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at time hostile people in the facility  Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet  May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations