LPN RN Skilled Nursing Assisted Living Floor Nurse $24-$32 per hour/Pick your own shift!
KARE · Gainesville, GA · 6 mo ago
HealthcareContract
Potential Responsibilities And Duties
- Ensure that the individual service plan is followed;
- administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician;
- make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans;
- make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts;
- administer all intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections;
- perform all in-house testing procedures;
- take and record vital signs;
- document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status;
- work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program;
- receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician’s orders;
- handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications;
- order all new medications and refills;
- administer all medications and chart;
- chart on his/her shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents status;
- supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake;
- report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline;
- timely and accurately prepare incident reports;
- timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation;
- supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines;
- provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living;
- provide emotional and social support to residents;
- inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns;
- respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents;
- respect residents’ confidentiality;
- be familiar and comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures;
- strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices;
- maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers;
- adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community;
- perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements
- A High School Diploma or General Education Degree;
- one to three months related experience and/or training;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Requires a LVN(LPN) or RN license;
- Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application required.
- Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards required;
- Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and instruction of resident’s needs required;
- Requires familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns;
- knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician;
- knowledge of medications and possible side effects;
- Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and physically able to help residents who require physical assistance;
- Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications required;
- Read, write, speak and understand the English language;
- May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the community;
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen;
- Must have valid TB test and CPR/BLS card.