AGENCY LPN

divh2Agency LPN/h2pProvide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing./ppDocument accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals./ppCommunicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients needs./ppCollaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients wellbeing./ppTeach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable./ppPerform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards./ppPrepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure./ppObserve and document patients responses to pertinent medications./ppDemonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner./ppAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents as required./ppPerform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary./ppReceive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians Order Form./ppChart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures./ppVerify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment./ppEnsure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON./ppEnsure narcotic records are accurate for your shift./ppNotify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies./ppGive a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner./ppPerforms all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials./ppFollow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids./ppDemonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions./ppAttend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse./ppAll responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values./ph2Qualifications/h2p1 year experience working in a long-term care setting./ppLicense Practical Nurse/ppEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div