• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.

• Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions.

• Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities.

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.

• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.

• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections_ made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.

• Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, and medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.

• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.

• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required.

• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.

• Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department.

• Prepare and administer medication as ordered by the physician.

• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.

• Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.

• Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.

• Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies.

• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary.

• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary.

• Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.

• Inform family members of the death of the resident.

• Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Ensure that established post-mortem procedures are followed.

• Review care plans to ensure that care in accordance with the plan of care. Inform the RN Nurse Supervisor of any observations, health information or data that may indicate that changes need to be made on the care plan.

• Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.

• Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans.

• Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and

• Triggers by providing health information from data collection and observations.

Experience

• On-the-job training provided.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.

Benefits

• 40.1 (K) & 40.1 (K) Roth

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 

• Employee assistant program

• Work-life balance & flexible schedule 

• Sign on & Referral bonuses