Weekend Shift Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Utilizes genuine and positive communication to make each patient feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team member who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adheres to standards of business conduct and compliance.
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs.
• Prepares equipment and aids the physician during examinations and treatments of the patient.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN or RN license in State.
• At least one year of experience as an LPN or RN in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Matrixcare preferred.