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Location: Metcalfe Nursing and Rehabilitation
701 Skyline Dr, Edmonton, KY 42129
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Shift: 12 hours 7pm - 7 am
POSITION PURPOSE:
LPN /LVN - Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.
RN – Registered Nurse - Work with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments and special tests. Supervise LPNs, LVNs and CNAs, providing them support in order that they may provide total nursing care for residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
LPN / LVN – Licensed Practical Nurse
- Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.
- Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations.
- Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Transcribes physician's orders.
- Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
RN – Registered Nurse:
- Utilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care.
- Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to extent permitted by law.
- Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document resident's condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet resident's needs.
- Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:
LVN/LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current State of LVN/LPN with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Good standing in the state registry is required.
RN – Registered Nurse
- Should be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with valid RN state license.
- A minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff and able to work as a member of a team; able to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality.
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