Job Description
*Qualifications:*
* Current Virginia LPN License
* Certified in CPR
* Experience in geriatrics or related health care
* Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures
* Understanding Universal Precautions
* Implement leadership abilities in communication and interpersonal skills
*Duties/Responsibilities:*
* Unit Manager will assess the resident’s condition and nursing needs
* Will identify appropriate nursing actions to meet and implement the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the resident
* Ensure that care is given and documented for each resident in accordance with Quality Standards in the appropriate clinical records
* Unit Manager will document pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents accurately, consistently, and legibly in the “Nurses Notes” in the residents chart.
* Communicate any changes in the residents conditions during “Change of Shift Report”
* Notify the resident’s physician and responsible parties as required
* Administers medications and performs treatments as ordered to all residents according to established procedures
* Act as a liaison between the resident, family, the Dr., and the health care team
* Will assist in making physician rounds as needed
* Assist in taking off and the implementation of physician orders
* Communicate any changes in the resident medications during “Change of Shift Report”
* Maintain open communications with the residents, responsible parties, the Dr., and the health care team members
* Creates resident care assignments with careful and equal distribution of resident load. Implement any necessary changes to resident care load to ensure all needed care is accomplished during the shift, in a timely manner
* Utilize teaching opportunities with the resident, family and responsible parties, and member of the health care team
* Will promote a positive TEAM approach to accomplish objectives
* Initiates emergency measures for adverse developments in residents
* Assists staff with the development and usage of the Nursing Care Plan of Care for all residents
* Provides positive leadership to CNA’s in reading and following resident Care Plan for all residents
* Assist CNA’s in giving care to residents as needed to ensure residents are clean, fed, turned and repositioned in a timely safe manner
* Provide resident care assignment when necessary
* Participates in maintaining a clean and safe environment
* Checks discharge charts for completion prior to forwarding to the DON
* Will attend staff meetings and participate in assignments for improvement of resident care
* Maintains and promotes communication with all departments
* Contributes to the staff evaluation process and determining staff requirements
* Input to the DON regarding Employee Retention, Counseling, Probation and/or Dismissal
* Attend In-Service as Posted
* Assist the DON/ADON with designated tasks such as Quality Assurance Monitors
* Perform additional duties/responsibilities as assigned
* RN: Pronounce death of resident when DON is not available'
* Benefit Conditions:
* *Waiting period may apply*
* Only full-time employees eligible
* COVID-19 Precaution(s):
* Personal protective equipment provided or required
* Temperature screenings
* Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
EMR Used:
* Not listed / Other
Relocation Assistance Provided:
* No
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call
* Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
* Woodstock, VA 22664 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Woodstock, VA 22664: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Remote job, Relocation, Trial period, Relocation package, Shift work, Monday to Friday,