What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Avenue at Strongsville?
$3/hr shift differential for night shift
The Avenue at Strongsville is a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility that offers a distinctive environment not commonly found in skilled nursing facilities.
Our facility provides some of the area's highest level of rehabilitation, nursing, and medical support to individuals needing post-hospital care and services. We are looking for a committed individual with a reputation for being cheerful and friendly as they administer care to our residents.
The primary purpose of the charge nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor patients' conditions and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.
- Observe and interpret patients' symptoms and communicate them to physicians.
- Perform routine procedures, such as blood pressure measurements and administering injections.
- Perform skilled charting via the point click care charting system.
- Adjust and administer patients' medications and provide treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Maintain excellent hygiene and safety, including decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, and preparing beds.
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
- Supervise nursing assistants.
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for residents and their families.
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending monthly in-services.
Salary : $3
