LPN/RN Nurse

·         One (1) weekend / a month requirement.

·         Oversees the care of residents and all the components of that care.

·         Provide medical treatments as ordered.

·         Responds to immediate family member concerns regarding resident care.

·         Administers medications in a safe and effective manner, responsible for monthly medication administration records.

·         Participates in the initial and subsequent updating of care requirements for each resident, including working with DON and RN to determine levels of care.

·         Daily and monthly recaps of new orders and existing orders.

·         Able to collaborate with health care professionals via phone or tele-med.

·         Records each medication delivery from Pharmacy during the shift and ensures accuracy.

·         Communicates with physicians, and other professional service providers, regarding resident care issues and the scheduling of appointments and transportation.

·         Oversees the Nursing Assistants.

·         Responds to any immediate needs or emergency-situation in the building according to policy and clinical judgement.

·         Able to develop and implement a care plan and update as needed.

Job Requirements:       

·         2 years’ experience.

·         Must possess an LPN license.

·         Must be over 18 years of age.

·         Must have licensed in the BPOA PA Licensing System.

·         CPR/AED certification required.

·         Experience in long-term care required.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts DON or Charge Nurse the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.