Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) MACON
Company: Macon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Location: Macon
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS 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 FunctionsDirect the day-to-day
functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with rules,
regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care
industryConfirm that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply
with the written policies and procedures established by this
facilityMeet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support
personnel, in planning the shift's services, programs and
activitiesVerify that all nursing personnel comply with the
procedures set forth the in the Nursing Policies and Procedures
ManualMake written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the
activities of your shift, as requiredCooperate with other resident
services when coordinating nursing services be certain that the
resident's total regimen of care is maintainedVerify that all
nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective
job descriptionsParticipate in the development, maintenance, and
implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the
nursing departmentParticipate in surveys (inspections) made by
authorized government agenciesPeriodically review the resident's
written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the
resident's written discharge plan, as requiredAssist in planning
the nursing portion of the resident's discharge plan, as
necessaryAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents, as
requiredComplete accident/incident reports, as necessaryCharting
and DocumentationComplete and file required forms/charts upon
resident's admission, transfer, and/or dischargeEncourage attending
physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders,
progress notes, etc., in accordance with established
policiesReceive telephone orders from physicians and record on the
Physicians' Order FormTranscribe physician's orders to resident
charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans, as
requiredChart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive
manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as
the resident's response to careRecord new/changed diet orders.
Forward information to the Dietary DepartmentReport all
discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change,
charting error, etc., to the Nurse SupervisorFill out and complete
transfer forms in accordance with established proceduresEnter
appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges in the
resident's medical record in accordance with established
proceduresPerform routine charting duties as required and in
accordance with established charting and documentation policies and
proceduresSign and date all entries made in the resident's medical
recordWrite nurses' notes to reflect that the care plan is being
followed when administering nursing care or treatmentMedication
Administrative FunctionsPrepare and administer medication as
ordered by the physicianVerify the identity of the resident before
administering the medication/treatmentVerify that prescribed
medication for one resident is not administered to anotherVerify
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 SupervisorOrder prescribed medications,
supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with
established proceduresVerify that narcotic records are accurate for
your shiftNotify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic
discrepancies noted on your shiftReview medication cards for
completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the
physician's order and adherence to stop order policiesNotify the
attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last
dosage being administeredImmediately notify the Nurse Supervisor
and attending physician of any medication administration
errorsNursing Care FunctionsDeliver and maintain optimum resident
care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current
nursing practicesPromptly respond to call lights and other resident
needsMake rounds with physicians, as necessaryConsult with the
resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment,
rehabilitation, etc., as necessaryReview the resident's chart for
specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as
necessaryMake periodic checks to confirm that prescribed treatments
are being properly administered by CNAs and to evaluate the
resident's physical and emotional statusNotify the resident's
attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or
incidentNotify the resident's attending physician and responsible
party when there is a change in the resident's conditionAdminister
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
requiredMonitor seriously ill residents, as necessaryReview care
plans daily to confirm that appropriate care is being
renderedConfirm 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 residentOther DutiesAttend
in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational
requirementsBe familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control
Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the
informationMaintain confidentiality of resident and facility
records/informationProtect residents from neglect, mistreatment,
and abuseProtect the personal property of the residents of the
facilityOthers as directed by the supervisor or
administratorMinimum Qualifications:Licensed Practical Nurse with
current state licenseExcellent technical, assessment and
documentation skillsGood Leadership qualitiesOrganized and detailed
in work performanceGood communication skills with excellent
self-discipline and patienceGenuine caring for and interest in
elderly and disabled people in a nursing facilityComply with the
Residents Rights and Facility Policies and ProceduresPerform work
tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined
belowPerform Essential Duties as outlined above
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