RN/LPN Nights FT/PT

Responsibilities

AND MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Ensure accurate and timely administration and distribution of all medications to assigned residents within facility. 2. Administer and document direct resident care, medications and treatments per physicians’ orders and accurately record all care provided. Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement facility policies and procedures. 3. Obtain report from and provide report to nurse being relieved or coming on duty and record/relay sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary. 4. Assess and properly document comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned. 5. Develop and implement an accurate comprehensive care plan based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment. 6. Identify resident problems and emergency situation and initiate emergency care and “lifesaving” measures in the absence of a physician. 7. Provide supervision to Nursing Assistant providing direct resident care. 8. Counsel Nursing Assistants and recommend disciplinary action to the Director of Nursing Service, when necessary. 9. Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of Nursing Assistants when requested. 10.Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the physician, Director of Nursing Service and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary. 11.Order, receive and store medications appropriately. 12.Document resident progress notes as required. 13.Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers. 14.Obtain continuing education required to maintain licensure. 15.Observe infection control and safety procedures. 16.Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings, educational meetings/in-services and all other meetings related to employment. 17.Assist with and participate in all resident activities to facilitate a home like environment for the residents within assigned facility. 18.Ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations. 19.Respectfully engage and welcome all visitors, guests and family members within the facility. 20.Ensure a safe and sanitary living environment for residents. 21.Adhere to all infection control policies within the assigned facility. Page 2 of 3 22.Ensure the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process is followed in accordance to State & Federal Guidelines. 23.Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. 24.Adhere to all facility policies & procedures. 25.Ensure adherence to the Corporate Integrity Program and the Performance Expectations at all times. 26.Perform other related duties as directed by Licensed Nurse and/or person of authority

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