LPN or LVN - Skilled Nursing Facility
Company: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Missoula
Posted on: January 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description WHO WE ARE: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
offers 72 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents
and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care and
restorative therapies. This community has been a part of the
Missoula area since 1988. It is the commitment of our team members
to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive
to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
SUMMARY OF ROLE: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed
Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays an integral role in the success of our
team, our community and 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 which govern the practice of
professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional
staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions
PLATINUM SERVICE: It is our commitment to help each resident lead a
purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience
through Platinum Service®. SHIFT: Full-time, Part-time, or PRN |
Days, Evenings, or Noc shifts | Rotating weekends WAGE: $29/hr -
$34/hr | $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time hours WHY WORK FOR US:
• Comprehensive Health Plan Options • Medical and Prescription
Coverage • Dental and Vision Coverage • FSA & HSA Account Options •
Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits • $10k Life
Insurance Coverage* • Supplemental Insurance Options • Pet
Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company
Matching Benefits • Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay •
Employee Support Program (EAP) • Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
with Rasmussen College • Team Member Referral Bonus • Shift
Differentials • LifeMart Employee Discounts • OnShift Engage Bonus
and Incentives • Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel
Accommodations • Childcare Discounts (*in MN & FL only) • Rent
Discounts (*in MN & FL only) *Benefits available to eligible
employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility
may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service,
and/or location. Essential Job Functions: Nursing Care Functions:
Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current
rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care
facility/assisted living communities. Ensure that all nursing
personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and
procedures including the safety program. Admit, transfer, and
discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service
provided. Participate in the orientation of new residents/family
members to the facility. Make rounds with health care provider,
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 being provided 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 as directed,
e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control,
admissions. Complete initial assessments as requested and assist or
develop interim care plan/service plans. Update, review, and
transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems,
approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care
provider orders. Assist with service plans as directed by the
Director of Nursing. Communicate with health care provider to
review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in
accordance with established policies. Review the resident's medical
record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs
etc., as for implementation and follow up. Requisition and arrange
for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health
care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
Communicate the department's policies and procedures to personnel,
residents, and visitors. Communicate with written (24-hour report)
and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident
condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents
and submit to 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's orders, diet change, charting error, etc.,
to the supervisor. Complete clinically accurate documentation
according to policy. Review the resident medical documentation and
progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the
care plan/service plans are being followed. Report any concerns to
your supervisor. Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the
resident's care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new
admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. 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 other 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 that an adequate supply of floor stock
medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing
needs of the residents. Report needs to the supervisor. Review
medication administration record for completeness of information,
accuracy in the transcription of the health care 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 that all
personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with
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 for a plan of action. Safety and
Sanitation Functions: Assure and make available protective
equipment for staff. Maintain nursing service work areas (i.e.,
nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.), 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. Ensure that a stock level of
medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on
the premise at all times to adequately meet the needs of the
residents. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge
and Critical Skills: Be able to 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 that is sufficient for effective
communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents,
and families. Education and Experience: Must meet all applicable
state and federal requirements for this position. Must possess a
current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN / LVN
in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no
disciplinary action in effect against professional license. Prefer
one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living,
or long-term care facility. Supervisory Responsibility: This
position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided
per standards of practice following policies and procedures of the
facility by CNAs/Caregivers but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly
report to them. WHO WE ARE: INSERT FACILITY INFORMATION SUMMARY OF
ROLE: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in
the success of our team, our community and 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 which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead
or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of
direct resident care and support functions PLATINUM SERVICE: It is
our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we
strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum
Service®. SHIFT: NEED SHIFT INFO WAGE: NEED WAGE INFO WHY WORK FOR
US: • Comprehensive Health Plan Options • Medical and Prescription
Coverage • Dental and Vision Coverage • FSA & HSA Account Options •
Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits • $10k Life
Insurance Coverage* • Supplemental Insurance Options • Pet
Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company
Matching Benefits • Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay •
Employee Support Program (EAP) • Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement
with Rasmussen College • Team Member Referral Bonus • Shift
Differentials • LifeMart Employee Discounts • OnShift Engage Bonus
and Incentives • Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel
Accommodations • Childcare Discounts (*in MN & FL only) • Rent
Discounts (*in MN & FL only) *Benefits available to eligible
employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility
may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service,
and/or location.
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