Full Time LPN/RN

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for total care of all assigned residents on his/her unit and supervision of direct care staff to ensure residents' needs are met.
• Ensure that restorative nursing care measures are performed as indicated and ordered.
• Maintain open communication with nursing management regarding conditions on the nursing unit and concerns related to staff, residents, and visitors.
• Explain treatment goals and expectations to the resident and family/representative, in an effort to obtain feedback and cooperation.
• Supervise/manage personnel on assigned hall/unit(s).
• Verify that medical records are properly maintained and updated.
• Review daily assignments of nursing staff on the unit/hall to assure that assigned duties are consistent with ability, training, and within scope of practice.
• Assist and instruct nursing staff on unit/hall in special treatments and nursing care.
• Ensure that all ordered treatments are carried out as ordered.
• Ensure that lab work and x-rays are conducted according to physician order and results are reported to the physician in a timely manner.
• Make rounds with physicians and assist with examinations, as indicated.
• Assess residents on unit/hall, upon admission, as well as when indicated for problems/concerns or change in condition. Take necessary action, including emergency measures.
• Initiate and update the nursing care plan for residents on the unit/hall and participate in the interdisciplinary care plan conference, as requested, or assigned.
• Responsible for the security of narcotic and controlled substances.
• Ensure that supplies are stocked on the unit per facility practice.
• Assist staff in delivery of direct resident nursing care.
• Assist with the discharge plan for resident. Instruct the resident and/or family member(s)/representitive; and assess understanding of information provided.
• Receive report from off-going charge nurse. Give thorough report to on-coming nurse at change of shift.
• Count narcotics at beginning and end of each shift and maintain accurate narcotic records.
• Make rounds on all residents with careful attention to those reported as in need of increased monitoring.
• Administer and document all medications at appropriate times.
• Notify medical providers as necessary regarding orders and visits.
• Confer and collect all data from staff (re: resident care problems, needs, turning and positioning, intake output, etc.). Notify medical provider of recognition of signs and symptoms of early disease or complication(s).
• Charting/documentation to be completed according to facility schedule. In accordance, document anything unusual or any change in condition and/or treatments for all residents.
• Responsible for the performance of the following nursing measures to ensure quality of care:
  • Maintenance of resident personal hygiene.
  • Maintenance of adequate hydration.
  • Promotion of normal elimination patterns.
  • Maintenance and promotion of maximum range of motion.
  • Promotion of normal sleep patterns.
  • Protection from accidents, neglect, or abuse.
  • Maintenance of infection control.
  • Promotion of resident socialization.
  • Promote resident self-esteem and preservation of human dignity. Offer encouragement to resident to function at maximum level.
• Absorb and process information from residents, families, and staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to discern colors, ability to hear and respond to pages.

Physical, Sensory, and Communication Requirements

• Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
• Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to discern colors, ability to hear and respond to pages.