NURSE/UNIT MGR - LVN (24452)

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School
• A current and valid LVN/LPN license in the applicable State
• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a long-term or health care setting (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language

Essential Functions

• Monitor/Review the following daily for accuracy, completion, required documentation and appropriate intervention:
• Telephone Orders
• MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORDS
• PRN MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORDS
• IV MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION RECORDS
• TREATMENT RECORDS
• G-TUBE RECORDS
• DIABETIC RECORDS
• ANTICOAGULANT MONITORING FORMS
• WEEKLY SKIN ASSESSMENT FORMS
• PATIENT DAILY RECORDS
• FLOW RECORDS
• BEHAVIOR MONITORING SHEETS
• NARCOTIC CONTROL SHEETS
• MONTHLY SUMMARIES
• LAB, X-RAY, ETC. REPORTS
• GLUCOMETER CONTROL LOGS
• REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE LOGS
• Make rounds on all Patients at a minimum of every 4 hours and as needed.
• Communicate any findings/concerns to the charge nurse for intervention.
• Review the 24-hour report book for information regarding the last 24 hours; assessing Patients with a recent change in condition.
• Any change in a Patients condition requires assessment, notification, documentation, and intervention.
• Review incident reports and follow up for proper documentation of nursing assessment, intervention and notification to the responsible party and physician.
• Review the medical record on every Patient discharged for accuracy; follow up, proper documentation and intervention.
• If transferred to home or to another Facility, reviews the Post Discharge Plan of Care for completion.
• Check appropriate documentation on patients regarding:
• 24-hour follow-up on room changes
• 72-hour documentation on admissions and re-admissions
• Complete MDS assessments, RAPs if applicable, Care Plans and TILE assessments due for completion.
• Attend weekly care plan meetings with the Interdisciplinary team, Patient and Responsible party.
• Attend the weekly TILE and Medicare meetings with appropriate Interdisciplinary team members.
• Enter physician orders daily into the clinical software system.
• Print physicians orders and check for accuracy by 25th of each month and place orders in patient medical records by midnight on first day of the following month.
• Complete recommendations from the Consultant Pharmacists Report within 72 hours of exit interview.
• Complete recommendations from the Dietary Consultant Report within 72 hours of exit interview.
• Verify emergency box to evidence completion of charge slips for medications.
• Enter weights into the clinical software system per RCMS # 2.
• Print the monthly Weight Change Alert reports and updated Weight Change Log per RCMS #2.
• Confirm Skin Site Identification Forms (RCMS Form 1-6) and the Communication Form (RCMS Form 7-3) are available at the nursing station(s) and in the shower room(s).
• Weekly, update and distribute the Daily Care Guides.
• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.
• Attends weekly in-services, understands, complies, and enforces Patient Care Management Systems.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverage
• Additional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positions
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• A company culture that is committed to compassionate care
• Complementary uniforms and many more perks and benefits