Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: TMC
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description To supervise the
day-to-day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with
current federal, state and local standards governing the facility,
and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or
Assistant Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest
degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Key
Responsibilities Administrative Functions Duties: Direct the
day-to-day functions of nursing activities; participate in
developing, maintaining and updating written nursing policies,
procedures, manuals, objectives and philosophies; complete and
maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts,
etc.; admit, transfer and discharge residents as required; ensure
that nursing services personnel are giving proper resident care and
performing their duties in accordance with written policies,
procedures and manuals; participate in implementing and maintaining
a quality assurance program; periodically review and participate in
updating resident discharge plans; participate in surveys and
inspections by government agencies; interpret the department’s
policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors
and government agencies as necessary; make reports and
recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services concerning
operations of the department; and, implement recommendations
received from administration, other departments and/or committees
as directed. Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure that rooms
are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms; admit,
transfer and discharge residents as necessary; provide written and
oral reports to the Director of Nursing concerning status of
residents, problem areas, etc.; assist in developing and
implementing corrective actions as necessary; monitor and check
foods brought into the facility by families and visitors to ensure
that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances; make periodic
reviews of nurses’ notes and charts and visit daily with residents
to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status;
monitor treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care;
ensure proper use of restraints when necessary, in accordance with
facility policies and procedures; ensure cleanliness and safety of
all nursing service treatment areas; make rounds with physicians as
necessary and ensure proper recordkeeping; consult with physicians
in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services,
and notify physicians of resident accidents, incidents and changes
in condition; meet with residents and families and report problem
areas; administer professional services and provide direct nursing
care as necessary; assist in arranging transportation for
discharged residents; and, inform family members of the death of a
resident and call funeral homes when requested. Prepare and
administer medications as ordered by the physician; review
medication cards for completeness, accuracy and adherence, and
notify physicians of stop orders prior to the last dosage being
administered; verify resident identities to ensure prescribed
medications are administered to the proper residents; ensure that
narcotic records are accurate and notify the Director of Nursing of
all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on the shift; ensure
proper disposal of drugs and narcotics; order prescribed
medications, supplies and equipment and necessary; and. Ensure that
adequate levels of medications, supplies and equipment are
available at all times, reporting needs to the Director of Nursing.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of
Mechanical Devices): Ability to read and write in English, ability
to understand and follow written and oral instructions and
directions, ability to communicate with residents, personnel,
vendors and consultants and ability to distinguish smells and
tastes. Charting and Documentation Functions Duties: Sign, date and
perform all routine charting and recordkeeping in accordance with
established policies and procedures; complete and chart all
accidents and incidents involving residents and submit to the
Director of Nursing as required; encourage physicians to review
treatment plans and to record and sign orders, progress notes,
etc., chart nurses; noted in an informative and descriptive manner;
properly record telephone orders from physicians and transfer all
physician orders to resident charts, medication cards, treatment
and care plans, etc.; record now and/or change diet orders and
forward to the Dietary Department; report all discrepancies noted
concerning physicians’ orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc.
to the Director of Nursing Services; complete transfer and
discharge forms and ensure that proper documentation is recorded;
and, complete and file all required forms, records, and charts upon
resident admissions, transfers and/or discharges. Physical and
Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical
Devices): Ability to read and write in English, ability to
understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions
and ability to communicate with residents, personnel and
consultants. Personnel Functions Duties: Assist in recruiting,
interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining and
terminating nursing services personnel; document and coordinate
personnel actions with the Personnel Manager or Administrator;
schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday
schedules, shift and work assignments, etc. to ensure adequate
staffing and to expedite work; delegate administrative authority,
responsibility and accountability to nursing services supervisory
personnel as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties; ensure
that all nursing services personnel have valid and current licenses
and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing
standards; and, review personnel complaints and grievances and
ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and
applicable laws. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without
the Aid of Mechanical Devices): Ability to read and write in
English, ability to communicate with personnel and ability to
remain calm under stress. Staff Development Functions Duties:
Develop work assignments; participate in reviewing and evaluating
the department’s staffing requirements, employee performance
evaluations and employee absenteeism; make recommendations
(including recommendations concerning discipline, transfer and
discharge) to administration as necessary to ensure adequate
staffing and to expedite work; make daily rounds and report
findings to the Director of Nursing to ensure that nursing services
personnel are performing duties in accordance with acceptable
nursing standards; ensure that personnel, residents and visitors
follow established policies and procedures at all times; meet with
nursing personnel in a regular basis to identify and correct
problem areas and to improve nursing services; and, review and
report to the Director personnel complaints and grievances and
ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and
applicable laws. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without
the Aid of Mechanical Devices): Ability to communicate with
personnel, ability to read and write in English and ability to
understand and instruct nursing services personnel concerning
training and education. Residents’ Rights Function Duties: Maintain
resident confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with
kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with and ensure that
all nursing services personnel know and comply with Residents’
Rights rules; monitor nursing services to ensure that residents’
rights and needs are met; and review, promptly report to the
Administrator and maintain written records of all resident
complaints and grievances. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With
or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices): Ability to read and
write in English, ability to communicate with personnel and ability
to remain calm under stress. Resident's Rights Functions Duties:
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with
kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with and ensure that
all nursing services personnel know and comply with Residents’
Rights rules; monitor nursing services to ensure that residents’
rights and needs are met; and, review, promptly report to
Administrator and maintain written records of all resident
complaints and grievances. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With
or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices): Ability to communicate
with residents and personnel and ability to remain calm under
stress. Care Plan and Assessment Functions Duties: Assist and
participate in developing for each resident a preliminary and
comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the
nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the
goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified;
encourage residents and their families to participate in the
development and review of care plans; ensure that all nursing
services personnel are aware of the care plans and that care plans
are used in providing daily nursing services to the residents; and,
review nurses’ notes and monitor residents to ensure that the care
plans are being followed and that residents’ needs are being met.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of
Mechanical Devices): Walking, ability to read and write in English
and ability to communicate with residents and personnel. Planning
and Inventory Functions Duties: Recommend the equipment and supply
needs of the Nursing Services Department; ensure that adequate and
cost effective inventory control procedures are followed; make
periodic inspections of medications, supplies and equipment to
ensure that adequate levels are maintained; and develop and
implement procedures to ensure that trained and authorized
personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of
Mechanical Devices) Walking, ability to communicate with residents,
personnel and support agencies and ability to read and write in
English. Staff Development Functions Duties: Participate in
in-service training classes; implement and maintain orientation
programs for new employees; provide leadership and direction
concerning essential principles for nursing personnel; and,
maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses,
through participation in continuing education programs, seminars
and training programs. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or
Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices): Ability to communicate with
personnel, ability to read and write in English and ability to
understand and instruct nursing services personnel concerning
training and education. Safety and Sanitation Functions Duties:
Monitor nursing personnel to ensure established safety, fire and
disaster, infection control and all other departmental policies and
procedures are followed; participate in developing, implementing
and maintaining procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or
equipment; and, ensure cleanliness of nursing service work areas,
stations, preparation rooms, treatment areas and resident care
rooms. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid
of Mechanical Devices) Walking, ability to read and write and
ability to distinguish smells. All Other Duties as Assigned Skills,
Knowledge and Expertise Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or
Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices): Ability to read and write
in English, ability to communicate with residents, families and
personnel and ability to remain calm under stress. Must be able to
assist in lifting and/or transferring Residents weighing between
100 to 250 pounds.
Keywords: TMC, Tuscaloosa , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Birmingham, Alabama
