What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/ LPN position at Public Hospital District 3 of Grant County WA?
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assisted Living
- Follows the roles and responsibilities of a nurse with staff and residents according to the policies and procedures of the facility.
- Prepares and passes medications and treatments as scheduled and provides appropriate documentation. Administers PRNs and documents results as obtained.
- Knows the condition of all residents on the unit. Documents changes in conditions, physician visits or pertinent comments regarding the residents.
- Supervises the other AL staff and assists with care of the residents, including, but not limited to: meal serving, personal care, laundry, and any orders on the resident flow sheets specific and individualized. Tidies rooms, utility areas, and equipment.
- Completes nursing histories and assessments on all new residents which includes temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight and assessment of skin condition. The LPN assists the RN with the assessment as indicated. The nurse oversees the completion of all necessary admission paperwork.
- Assists with preparing the care plans including updates and noting changes. The care plan includes scheduling baths, ADL skills needed, special adaptive equipment, etc.
Nursing Home
- Follows the role of the Long-Term Care Nurse and the responsibilities with staff as well as residents according to policies and procedures of the facility.
- Attends in-services, staff meetings and care planning to improve and maintain skills and improve the care of the residents.
- Follows universal precautions during care and supervision of staff in same.
- Encourages and promotes good interpersonal relationships with team members and provide a team manner of supervision.
- Reviews and abides by code of ethics and supervise others in the same.
- Reviews and maintains patient’s rights and responsibilities.
- The long-term care licensed staff is responsible for supervising the Certified Nursing Assistants during the shift. This includes all care including feeding, passing trays, nourishment and fresh water, ambulation, ROM, personal care, toileting and bed checks, and any orders on nursing orders specific to the individual residents. Rooms should be tidied including utility areas and equipment.
