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.
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Assess the overall status of the residents and document in the medical record.
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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.
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Coordinate, prepare for and assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
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Communicate with residents, family members, other disciplines and health care professionals regarding the status of the resident.
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Take and record vital signs.
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Administer medications and treatments and document accordingly.
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Schedule job assignments and duties for CNAs.
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Take report at the beginning of the shift in order to receive an update on the residents under your care.
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Be observant for changes in a resident ’s condition and notify the Supervisor (if applicable), physician and family.
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Visit all residents at various times during your shift.
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Supervise, and assist with the feeding of residents and administer the tube feedings.
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Order medications from the pharmacy as indicated.
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Carry out all physician orders including making out lab slips, x-ray requests, and MARs.
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Provide routine nursing documentation as per established facility protocol.
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Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift.
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
