RN/LPN

Position Summary

This position provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by our Quality-of-Life Specialists/Resident Assistants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and give report at shift change for LPN/RN and CNA.
• Make Rounds.
• Report all deficiencies to the Director of Nursing.
• Count and sign off on narcotics at the beginning and the end of shift.
• Pass medications, documenting on Medication Administration Record (MAR), and notifies Director of Nursing of any incomplete documentation.
• Apply treatments, lotions, dressings, etc. as needed, documenting in treatment record.
• Document on residents per protocol.
• Notify family and physicians of change in resident condition and as necessary.
• Monitor dining room during meals, ensuring all necessary staff are present.
• Replenish supplies for the medicine cart, medicine room and resident rooms. If there is a shortage, orders through central supply personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NC or compact state LPN/RN license with no substantial findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident property.
• Minimum of 3 months’ experience as a LPN/RN preferably with elderly care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to observe changes in resident’s condition and act accordingly.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with employees, residents, family, visitors and volunteers.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain good working relationships among personnel.
• Ability to cooperate with other health professionals and to coordinate efforts toward maximum resident care.
• Ability to recognize problems, make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in emergency situation.