Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Location: Haverhill, MA
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.

• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.

• Give treatments as ordered.

• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.

• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.

• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.

• Place drug orders.

• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.

• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.

• Perform direct resident care as necessary.

• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.

• Participate in ongoing in-service education.

• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.

• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments

• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments

• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures

• Check meal tray for accuracy

• Directly supervise CNAs

• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires

• Perform resident admissions and discharges

• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status

• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status

• Documentation/nurses notes

• Responsible for updating care plans

• Answers to nurse managers