SUPPORT NURSE - LPN - PARKVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Job Description

Aid in ensuring top-notch patient care by supporting nursing personnel (including charge nurse and Director of Nursing) on a designated unit during your assigned work hours. May be required to cover shifts as needed.

• Provide resident care according to the Nursing Practice Act, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegate tasks to non-licensed nursing personnel and monitor their performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Prepare a work schedule as necessary.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance data collection and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in infection control efforts for the unit.
• Assure initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Attend Nurse Department meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain decubitus monitoring and complete integument watch assessment forms accurately.
• Report any potential performance issues to the RN for further investigation.
• Document performance concerns appropriately for the RN's use in the disciplinary process.
• Handle lab requests as per facility policy, ensuring accurate documentation and communication with physicians.
• Implement order changes as directed by the MD.
• Support the healthcare team, including rehab aides, and coordinate their duties and assignments.
• Perform CPR as needed and assist with emergencies on other units.
• Notify attending physicians of changes or illnesses among patients.
• Coordinate with the medical team to ensure comprehensive nursing summaries and complete records.
• Provide hall coverage as requested.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current, valid license in North Carolina.
• Quality nursing care, adherence to doctor’s orders, and a genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certification annually and participation in in-service training and staff meetings.
• Ability to make informed decisions about nursing and unit issues, handle stress, and perform various jobs.
• Compliance with personnel, department, and facility policies, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Physical capability to maneuver medication and treatment carts and other nursing equipment.
• Background check and drug-free workplace requirement.