Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Optional Sign-on
Company: Millington Healthcare Center
Location: Millington
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
7p to 7a. Three 12hr shifts per week with every other weekend
off.General Purpose:Provide direct nursing care to the residents
and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by
nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with
current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and
regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the
Director of Nursing to maintain the highest degree of quality care
at all times.Essential Job Functions:This facility expects their
employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees
and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the
following list of duties is not all-inclusive:Administrative
Functions* Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing
assistants in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines
that govern the long-term care industry.* Confirm that all nursing
personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and
procedures established by this facility.* Meet with your assigned
nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the
shift's services, programs and activities.* Verify that all nursing
personnel comply with the procedures set forth the in the Nursing
Policies and Procedures Manual.* Make written and oral
reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as
required.* Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating
nursing services be certain that the resident's total regimen of
care is maintained.* Verify that all nursing service personnel are
in compliance with their respective job descriptions.* Participate
in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the
facility's quality assurance program for the nursing department.*
Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government
agencies.* Periodically review the resident's written discharge
plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written
discharge plan, as required.* Assist in planning the nursing
portion of the resident's discharge plan, as necessary.* Admit,
transfer, and discharge residents, as required.* Complete
accident/incident reports, as necessary.Charting and Documentation*
Complete and file required forms/charts upon resident's admission,
transfer, and/or discharge.* Encourage attending physicians to
review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress
notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.* Receive
telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians'
Order Form.* Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts,
cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as required.*
Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that
reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the
resident's response to care.* Record new/changed diet orders.
Forward information to the Dietary Department.* Report all
discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change,
charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor.* Fill out and
complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.*
Enter appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges
in the resident's medical record in accordance with established
procedures.* Perform routine charting duties as required and in
accordance with established charting and documentation policies and
procedures.* Sign and date all entries made in the resident's
medical record.* Write nurses' notes to reflect that the care plan
is being followed when administering nursing care or
treatment.Medication Administrative Functions* Prepare and
administer medication as ordered by the physician.* Verify the
identity of the resident before administering the
medication/treatment.* Verify that prescribed medication for one
resident is not administered to another.* Verify that adequate
supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on
hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to
the Nurse Supervisor.* Order prescribed medications, supplies, and
equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established
procedures.* Verify that narcotic records are accurate for your
shift.* Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic
discrepancies noted on your shift.* Review medication cards for
completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the
physician's order and adherence to stop order policies.* Notify the
attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last
dosage being administered.* Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor
and attending physician of any medication administration
errors.Nursing Care Functions* Deliver and maintain optimum
resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of
current nursing practices.* Promptly respond to call lights and
other resident needs.* Make rounds with physicians, as necessary.*
Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's
care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.* Review the
resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets,
etc., as necessary.* Make periodic checks to confirm that
prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs and
to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status.* Notify
the resident's attending physician when the resident is involved in
an accident or incident.* Notify the resident's attending physician
and responsible party when there is a change in the resident's
condition.* Administer professional services such as:
catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing
dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking
blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the
dead/dying, etc., as required.* Monitor seriously ill residents, as
necessary.* Review care plans daily to confirm that appropriate
care is being rendered.* Confirm that CNAs are aware of the
resident care plans. Verify that the CNAs refer to the resident's
care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.Other
Duties* Attend in-service education programs in order to meet
facility educational requirements.* Be familiar with Standard
Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation
Procedures and know how to use the information.* Maintain
confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.*
Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.* Protect
the personal property of the residents of the facility.* Others as
directed by the supervisor or administrator.Minimum
Qualifications:* Licensed Practical Nurse with current state
license.* Excellent technical, assessment and documentation
skills.* Good Leadership qualities.* Organized and detailed in work
performance.* Good communication skills with excellent
self-discipline and patience.* Genuine caring for and interest in
elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.* Comply with the
Residents Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.* Perform
work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined
below.* Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
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