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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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north smithfield, ri • Posted 3 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Position Title: Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurse (LPN/LVN)
Department : Nursing Services
Reports To: Nurse Supervisor / Director of Nursing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule : As Assigned
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides high-quality nursing care to residents under the supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. Duties are performed in accordance with state scope of practice requirements, facility policies, and professional standards of nursing care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as directed.
  • Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans.
  • Complete assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
  • Prepare for physician rounds: organize charts, identify concerns, prepare orders, and document visits.
  • Report any suspicion of a crime against a resident according to federal/state regulations.
  • Complete documentation including forms, reports, evaluations, charting, and studies.
Committee Responsibilities
  • Participate in QAPI, infection control, safety, and risk management committees.
  • Serve on additional committees as assigned by administration.
Resident Care Responsibilities
  • Provide nursing care according to scope of practice and facility standards.
  • Monitor and promptly report acute changes in resident condition (e.g., confusion, pain, shortness of breath, fever, mobility changes).
  • Obtain and document vital signs as needed.
  • Participate in resident admissions and provide orientation for new residents.
  • Assist with discharge planning to support goals and safe transitions of care.
  • Ensure newly admitted residents have all required physician orders.
  • Assist with meals, delivering trays and providing feeding support when needed.
  • Contribute to individualized, resident-centered care plans with the IDT.
  • Provide compassionate care to residents with cognitive decline, trauma histories, or communication challenges.
  • Monitor resident weight, intake, and hydration, report significant changes.
  • Document all nursing interventions and services using appropriate records and EMR systems.
  • Collaborate with hospice providers to deliver end-of-life care.
  • Promote fall prevention practices and resident safety.
  • Provide first aid and follow emergency protocols as needed.
  • Follow all infection control and safety guidelines.
  • Administer medications safely within scope of practice, report adverse reactions and medication errors.
  • Transcribe telephone/verbal/telemedicine orders as permitted.
  • Perform blood glucose monitoring and specimen collection as ordered.
  • Assist with ambulation, ADLs, transfers, and personal care when needed.
  • Reposition bed-bound or chair-bound residents per care schedule.
  • Assess skin integrity, provide preventive skin care, and perform wound care as ordered.
  • Provide trauma-informed care tailored to resident needs and triggers.
Personnel Responsibilities
  • Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and other departments.
  • Assist in training, orientation, and development of new staff as requested.
Staff Development
  • Attend required in-service education and continuing education programs to maintain competency and compliance.
Safety and Sanitation Responsibilities
  • Ensure the environment is free from accident hazards.
  • Ensure appropriate resident supervision and use of assistive devices.
  • Follow all facility safety, PPE, and infection control protocols.
Equipment & Supply Responsibilities
  • Properly use facility-provided PPE including gowns, masks, gloves, and lifting/back support equipment.
Working Conditions
  • Works throughout the nursing unit (nurses' stations, medication rooms, resident rooms, etc.).
  • Experiences frequent interruptions and may encounter stressful or emotional situations.
  • Interacts with residents, families, staff, and regulatory personnel.
  • May work beyond scheduled hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
  • May be subject to emergency call-backs.
  • Exposed to infectious diseases, odors, heat, chemicals, and air contaminants.
  • May encounter hostile or emotionally upset residents or family members.
  • Participates in community or facility health initiatives when assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
  • Education : Must possess as a minimum a nursing certificate or diploma from an accredited college or university or be a Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN nursing program.
  • Experience : Minimum of 2 years experience as an LPN/LVN
Licensure & Certifications
  • Must hold an active, unencumbered state license to practice as an LPN/LVN.
  • Must meet all state and facility-specific competency requirements.
Required Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Knowledge of nursing practices, long-term care regulations, and resident rights.
  • Ability to make sound independent decisions when necessary.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with residents, families, and staff.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement resident care programs.
  • Patience, tact, professionalism, and a positive attitude when dealing with residents.
  • Ability to incorporate new care methods and practices.
  • Ability to accurately communicate resident conditions to appropriate personnel.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
Physical & Sensory Requirements
  • Ability to move intermittently throughout the day.
  • Ability to cope with emotional and mental stress related to care responsibilities.
  • Adequate hearing and vision (with or without assistive devices).
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and move at least 25 lbs up to 5 feet and transport such weight at least 50 feet .
  • Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
  • Must meet facility health, physical examination, and immunization requirements.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in north smithfield at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$65,640–$81,900

For context, most lpns earn between $65,640–$81,900 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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