LPN/RN/Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Floor Nurse - $30-$49/hr with Bonuses* Pick your own shift!

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;
• or 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.