Registered Nurse/LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Duties: Registered Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Administrator
and is responsible for ensuring that the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all clients.
Required Qualifications:
 Current RN license in the state of Georgia
 First Aid/CPR
 NCIC/DBHDD clearance
 2+ years nursing experience
 At least 6 months experience working in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility working with those
individuals living with dementia, and or geriatric or disoriented individuals
 Capable of lifting 50 pounds without assistance.
 Maintains current driver’s license if doing transportation
 Must have a positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
 Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Duties and Responsibilities
 Supervise the LPN, CNA and Direct Care Staff
 Supports individuals in attaining personal goals and desires
 Ensures safety and security of individuals
 Turns and re-positions bedridden individuals, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores
 Completes all progress notes and documentation before change of shift
 Assist individuals with ADLs (supervising, feeding, bathing and dressing)
 Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration) as needed
 Prepare and administer injections/enemas
 Collect samples and monitor catheters/feeding tubes
 Provide wound care
 Routine hygiene care throughout the day.
 Supervise in addressing their ISP/Plan of Care goals and document progress
 Support all opportunities for the growth, learning and development of the individual
 Complete daily progress notes highlighting person center events