Description:
Basic Purpose
To provide direct nursing care activities and supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants within the parameters of his/her license to practice as a License Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana; to support the mission and philosophy of BSI, Inc.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
I. Directing/Providing Resident Care in Nursing.
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Observe the condition of the resident, record any pertinent changes in the resident’s condition in the medical record and notify the attending physician, responsible party, and nursing administration.
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Take vital signs as ordered by the attending physician and record findings in the medical record.
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Assess and orient new residents upon admission.
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Continuously re-assess residents.
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Participate in the care planning process including: assessment, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
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Collect, label, and arrange for transfer of specimens to laboratory as ordered by the attending physician.
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Perform wound care/treatments as ordered by the attending physicians, document appearance of wounds and procedures performed.
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Administer medications as ordered by the attending physician document on the medication administration record. Follow policies and procedures for pharmacy services as listed in the Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Assist physician with procedures and rounds.
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Assure accuracy of food and fluid documentation by the Certified Nursing Assistants.
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Communicate with Dietary all admissions and discharges via the Communication Form.
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Answer resident call lights.
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Follow facility policies and procedures in the event of a residents’ death.
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Maintain Medication and Treatment Carts to State Standards.
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Assist residents with ADLs as required.
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Provide a report to the oncoming shift.
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Communicate with Social Services when resident or family issues arise.
II. Supervise the work of the Nursing Assistants assigned to Nursing
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Determine duties which can be safely and appropriately delegated to unlicensed personnel.
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Provide supervision/oversight/guidance of work performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.
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Initiate disciplinary action as outlined in Broadway Services, Inc. employee handbook when appropriate.
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Enforce the cell phone policy at all times.
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Participate in employee performance evaluation process.
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Review resident care plans with Certified Nursing Assistants.
III. Observe Federal, State, and Local Laws/Regulation and Administrative Polices of Nursing at Lambeth House.
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Maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana.
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Maintain records of controlled substances.
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Ensure that a physician’s order is obtained for all medications, diets and treatments administered to residents.
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Document all treatments, medications and observations in the resident’s medical record.
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Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
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Ensure that he/she is familiar with fire and disaster plans; when to evacuate.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
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Graduation from a state accredited school of Practical Nursing.
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Currently licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana.
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Continuing education as required by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
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Good physical and mental health.
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Ability to apply and execute orders of physicians and registered nurses with the limitations of educational background/licensure, and with an understanding of the cause and effect of such action.
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Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, families, physicians, and the general public.
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Freedom from communicable disease.
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Must maintain a current CPR Certification
Typical Physical Demands
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Must be able to lift/push at least thirty-five (35) pounds.
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Must be able to maneuver medication carts throughout the unit.
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Must be able to, bend, turn, sit, and stand as needed to care for residents.
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Must be able to read and write as necessary to complete necessary communication.
