Desoto Healthcare Inc
Location
Southaven, Mississippi
Provide nursing care to residents according to physician orders and facility protocols while leading CNAs in direct care delivery. Responsibilities include assessing resident status, administering medications, and coordinating admissions and discharges.
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing with the Mississippi Board of Nursing or hold an acceptable Multi-State License.
To provide nursing care to the residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with established facility protocol, local, state and federal regulations. To lead and/or direct CNAs in the delivery of direct resident care. ****Desoto Healthcare Center offers a generous Referral Bonus Program as well as Shift Differential****We offer "Pay on Demand" You get paid for the hours you work, the day you work!Competitive Salary (RECENT INCREASE IN BASE PAY) and benefits package:Major Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceVoluntary and Company paid life insuranceShort term disability insurance401K
Assess the overall status of the residents and document in the medical record. Monitor the residents activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, local, state and federal regulations as well established facility protocol. Coordinate, prepare for and assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges. Communicate with residents, family members, other disciplines and health care professionals regarding the status of the resident. Take and record vital signs. Administer medications and treatments and document accordingly. Schedule job assignments and duties for CNAs. Take report at the beginning of the shift in order to receive an update on the residents under your care. Be observant for changes in a resident ’s condition and notify the Supervisor (if applicable), physician and family. Visit all residents at various times during your shift. Supervise, and assist with the feeding of residents and administer the tube feedings. Order medications from the pharmacy as indicated. Carry out all physician orders including making out lab slips, x-ray requests, and MARs. Provide routine nursing documentation as per established facility protocol. Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift.
Educational/Licensure Requirements Must be an L.P.N. currently licensed and in good standing with the Mississippi Board of Nursing or an acceptable Multi State License
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