Restorative Nurse LPN or RN

Responsibilities:

1. Follow established standards of nursing practices to implement facility policies and procedures related to medication administration.
2. Interpret existing policies and procedures related to medication administration to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
3. Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
4. Administer medications to residents in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with the physician's orders and the Medication Administration Record.
5. Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects
6. Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
7. Document effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
8. Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents' conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/X-ray results and any other unusual observations.
9. Document physician notification and follow up action(s) per facility policy.
10. Complete all documentation related to the resident's medication administration.
11. Complete and document comprehensive assessments of residents needs related to medication administration as assigned.
12. Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident's needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
13. Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action immediately.
14. Identify resident problems and emergency situations and initiate emergency care and "life-saving" measures in the absence of a physician.
15. Follow facility Residents' Rights policies and procedures
16. Participate in facility education programs
17. Attend staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, rehabilitation meetings, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned.
18. Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit.
19. Perform comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned.
20. Promptly report changes in residents' conditions to the attending physician, Director of Nursing Service and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary.
21. Competently perform basic nursing skills.
22. Follow facility discharge /transfer procedures related to medication transfer providers.
23. Schedule outpatient testing and notify family of transport requirements. Notify social services as needed to arrange for transportation when family can not.
24. Respond to residents' call for assistance promptly.
25. Verify accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys.
26. Order, receive and store medications accurately and appropriately.
27. Document resident progress notes as required.
28. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
29. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
30. Obtain continuing education required to maintain licensure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $36.00 per hour based on years of experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person