- Full Time or Part-time (including EOW)
- Shifts are: 7am-3pm , 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Supervisor: Clinical Coordinator, Oak View Administrator
Job Summary: Primary purpose is to provide routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures and current state regulations, as well as supervising personal care assistants, certified nursing assistants and medications technicians.
Core Competencies/Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders and established plan of care to assure continuity and to meet the individual needs of the resident while assuring resident safety at all times
- Safe administration of medications and treatments in accordance with recognized standards of practice including infection control.
- Supervise resident care staff to ensure that facility policies and procedures are followed, and that all state and federal regulations are adhered to.
- Supervise CNA staff to ensure that facility policies and procedures are followed, and that all state and federal regulations are adhered to.
- Oversee CNA assignments, and supervise that duties and responsibilities are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assist residents/families with concerns or issues they report including management of grievances versus reportable events.
- Assist with admissions/discharges to/from assigned unit, perform assessments/evaluations as necessary.
- Observe residents for changes in condition. Notify physician of any changes, incidents, injuries or any other unusual events that require attention and request orders as indicated.
- Document any change of condition, incidents, injuries or unusual event in the residents’ medical record.
- Take and transcribe physician orders in accordance with facility policies and assist with monthly review of physician order
- Participate in and complete all required in-service educational programs and competency evaluations.
Other Functions and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all Oak View Suites and John Knox Village policies and procedures.
- Perform Resident Nurse duties as scheduled.
- Assist during disasters as needed.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Usually works indoors but may have to work outside during outside events and parties.
- May have to get into awkward positions or work in cramped spaces.
- May be exposed to loud noises or sounds that are distracting.
- May be exposed to diseases or infections from contact with residents or other staff members.
- Often exposed to contaminants.
- May sometimes need to wear safety gear such as gloves and or masks.
- May have to handle hazardous waste in accordance with infections control procedures.
Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:
Customer/Guest Relations & Communications:
- Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.
