What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse (LPN or RN) position at Desoto Healthcare?
Strong, Independent , Motivated, Compassionate, Reliable, Dedicated, Loving???You must be a nurse. Join our team at DHCSeeking LPN Staff Nurses : 7a-7p and 7p-7a rotating weekend. Full time and PRN positions availableFull time 12 hour shifts are guaranteed 8 hours of over time each pay period.Competitive Salary (RECENT INCREASE IN BASE PAY) and benefits package :
- Major medical insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Voluntary and Company paid life insurance
- Short term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- RNs - See Supervisor PostingJob DescriptionTo 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.AccountabilityAdministrator, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing.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 tour of duty.
- 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.
- Prepare resi dents for going on pass.
- Answer the telephone properly.
- Complete Incident / Accident Reports on all residents, employees and visitors as the need arises.
- Leave the nurse's station and medication cart clean and well stocked for the on-corning shift.
- Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift.
- Report occupational exposure in accordance with established facility protocol.
- Be knowledgeable about and promote resident rights.
- Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
- Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live.
- Check the Twenty Four Hour Report daily in order to be aware of changes in the residents condition and / or plan of treatment.
- Assist with 1YIDS and Total Care Plan meetings as indicated.
- Any other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing.
- Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.Educational / Licensure RequirementsMust be an L.P.N. or R.N. currently licensed and in good standing with the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Learn More
