We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses. $5000 sign-on bonus
– Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being.
– Make rounds and provide reports.
– Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
– Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
– Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
– Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
– Supervise, instruct and assist nursing assistants in the provision of care including prompt response to call lights.
– Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
– Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment, and condition.
– Admit, discharge, and transfer residents according to the facility’s policies and procedures.
– Coordinate and participate in response to medical emergencies.
– Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
– Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
– Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to the Director of Nursing (DON).
– Protect the resident’s rights, privacy, and property.
– 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.
– Many residents may be upset or in need of reassurances at times and will benefit from your services the most if you are patient, caring, and compassionate.
– Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
– Directs daily work, evaluates performance, recruits, recommends promotions and terminations.
