Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

JOB TITLE: STAFF NURSE REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING DEPARTMENT: NURSING QUALIFICATIONS: Must be LPN or RN currently licensed in the State of Ohio KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge in techniques and practices in the healthcare of the elderly and disabled. Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices/procedures in health and maintenance, including record keeping and documentation of planned care. Ability to communicate orally, in writing and via computer in a professional manner Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with residents, staff and visitors JOB DUTIES: · Abide by the Ohio nursing board of Scope of Practice · Displays critical thinking skills in emergencies and daily assessments · Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician. · Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing policies and procedures. · Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents. · Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes when necessary, report changes to Physicians, Care providers, families POA's as appropriate · Reviews physicians' orders to ensure accuracy of medication and treatment administration. · Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident. · Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean orderly fashion. · Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained. · Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications. · Accountable for narcotic count and records. · Ensures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are dated and clean. · Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit. · Instructs residents in self-help and self-care. · Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse, Physician,as appropriate . · Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input. · Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns. · Reports needs and concerns for in-services. · Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor or Unit coordinator. · Assist with resident care as necessary. · Attends education in-services and maintains professional license expectation's · Practices and adheres to Infection control polices Work Environment: · Settings: Skilled Nursing Facility · Work Hours: Full-time Job Classification: · Hourly