Licensed Practical Nurse

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· Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications.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