LPN Long Term Care SIGN ON BONUS

Summary: Plans, coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision to CNA's. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. Essential Functions: Initiates and leads team conferences in the development of individualized nursing care plans; Assess and document the resident's condition and nursing needs; Accurately and promptly implements physician orders; Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the team member's qualifications and capabilities; Supervises, directs and evaluates LPN's and CNA's; Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents and documents as required by Affinity Healthcare, local, state and federal regulations; Reports and records pertinent observations, participates in Medicare/Care planning meeting and completes associated documentation within electronic medical record; Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures; Assists with or initiates emergency measures for residents; Participates in orientation and in-service training; Ensures that supplies are utlized appropriately and that equipment is in good working order (clean and maintained in a safe manner); Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling, directing nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act; Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinnacle Health & Rehab