- Location
- Southaven, MS
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
To provide nursing care to the residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with established facility protocol, local, state and federal regulations. To lead and/or direct CNAs in the delivery of direct resident care.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess the overall status of the residents and document in the medical record.
- Monitor the residents activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, local, state and federal regulations as well established facility protocol.
- Coordinate, prepare for and assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Communicate with residents, family members, other disciplines and health care professionals regarding the status of the resident.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Administer medications and treatments and document accordingly.
- Schedule job assignments and duties for CNAs.
- Take report at the beginning of the shift in order to receive an update on the residents under your care.
- Be observant for changes in a resident ’s condition and notify the Supervisor (if applicable), physician and family.
- Visit all residents at various times during your shift.
- Supervise, and assist with the feeding of residents and administer the tube feedings.
- Order medications from the pharmacy as indicated.
- Carry out all physician orders including making out lab slips, x-ray requests, and MARs.
- Provide routine nursing documentation as per established facility protocol.
- Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift.
Requirements
Educational/Licensure Requirements
Must be an L.P.N. currently licensed and in good standing with the Mississippi Board of Nursing or an acceptable Multi State License
Skills
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