NURSE/UNIT MGR - LVN (25278)

About the Role

The overall purpose of the Nurse Manager position is to participate in and oversee the provision of patient care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of practice. This position is responsible for providing care directly to the patient and/or supervising the direction of care to ensure the highest practical care is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor/Review the following daily for accuracy, completion, required documentation, and appropriate intervention:
  • Telephone Orders
  • Medication Administration Record
  • PRN Medication Administration Record
  • IV Medication Administration Record
  • Treatment Record
  • G-Tube Record
  • Diabetic Record
  • Anticoagulant Monitoring Form
  • Weekly Skin Assessment Form
  • Patient Daily Record
  • Flow Record
  • Behavior Monitoring Sheets
  • Narcotic Control Sheets
  • Monthly Summaries
  • Lab, X-ray, etc. reports received
  • Glucometer Control Log
  • Refrigerator temperature Logs
• Make rounds on all patients at a minimum of every 4 hours and as needed; communicate findings/concerns to the charge nurse for intervention
• Review the 24-hour report book for information regarding the last 24 hours; assess patients with recent changes in condition, and ensure 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 medical records for accuracy, follow-up, and proper documentation on:
  • 24-hour follow-up on room changes
  • 72-hour documentation on admissions and re-admissions
• Distribute the monthly MDS/care plan calendar to the Interdisciplinary team by the 15th of each month
• Complete MDS assessments, RAPs, Care Plans, and TILE assessments as required
• Attend weekly care plan meetings and TILE/Medicare meetings with the Interdisciplinary team
• Enter physician orders daily into the clinical software system and ensure accuracy
• Complete recommendations from Consultant Pharmacists and Dietary Consultant Reports within 72 hours
• Verify emergency box and charge slips for medications
• Update and distribute Daily Care Guides weekly
• Ensure compliance with Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention
• Attend weekly in-services and enforce Patient Care Management Systems
• Assure patient/resident safety
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• 401K with match
• CEU reimbursement
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans
• Highly competitive compensation package

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