What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - NEURO- NEW RATES position at CHARLES T SITRIN HEALTH CARE CENTER INC?
Job Details
Description
Licensed Practical Nurse- Neuro
Shift: Full-Time
FULL-TIME SIGN ON BONUS: $2,500
Pay Rate - $24.50 - $32.00 to start based shift and commensurate with experience.
Duties:
Responsible for the overall functioning of assigned unit during shift including supervisory direction to Nurse Aides of that unit.
Establishes work assignments for unit Nurse Aides and supervises same to assure thorough task completion.
Reports to acting Supervisor data that needs coordination with other disciplines.
Responsible for the timely and accurate administration and documentation of physician ordered medications and/or treatments to assigned residents.
Maintains facility procedure for the ordering and receiving of physician prescribed medications.
Monitor for changes in residents' conditions with appropriate chart documentation and refer problem areas to acting Supervisor.
Documents in electric medical records in a timely manner according to facility policy and procedures.
Transcribes MD/NP orders and licensed staff accurately into EMR.
Provides shift input of resident care needs to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for continuity of resident care.
Maintains awareness of changing resident needs, both physical and emotional. Adjusts work assignments, resident priorities, etc. to assure accepted care standards are maintained.
Maintains documentation of shift occurrences to promote thorough reporting of resident activity to oncoming shift via report sheet.
Reports changes in residents' condition to Change Nurse or Supervisor.
Shares medical information with family and/or physician as directed by nursing supervisor
Proactive in preventative/protective skin care program.
Performs duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards and in adherence with the facility's corporate compliance plan and all applicable governing laws. Adheres to the facility's confidentiality statement in accessing and safeguarding protected health information (PHI) of residents and employees, as necessary to perform job duties.
Assures unit is clean and free from clutter.
Participates in continuing education and in-services within facility.
Maintains CPI training.
Performs any other duties assigned by the shift supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
Leadership ability and effective communication skills.
Demonstrates competency by completing annual job specific skills of unit.
Additional Information:
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Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $25 - $32