Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff Nurse

Freedom Staffing Services • Clinton, NC

149d

About The Position

The position is focused on assuring quality nursing care for patients by following physician's orders, state and federal regulations, and the facility's policies and procedures. The role involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at providing comprehensive nursing services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work variable hours as necessary.
• Must be trained to administer IVs and medications as per facility policies.
• Must be able to perform CPR and assist with emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitors work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Makes walking rounds at the beginning and end of shift while receiving and/or giving report.
• Counts narcotics at beginning and end of shift, always initializing the count sheet appropriately ascertaining accuracy of count.
• Checks Bowel Movement/E care dashboards to compile a laxative and/or enema list.
• Performs fingersticks scheduled, gives oral hypoglycemics and insulins per MD order.
• Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., IV (if properly trained)) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies.
• Checks critical or 'sick' patients frequently and documents findings, changes, etc. in Nurses Notes and notifies supervisor and/or M.D. as necessary.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs indicative of adverse change.
• Completes required documentation according to Documentation policies and procedures.
• Completes incident reports and calls physician if needed.
• Completes monthly summary for each patient following the summary schedule.
• Admits new patients, completing necessary documentation.
• Transfers and/or discharges patients when ordered by physician.
• Assists physicians with rounds as needed.
• Notifies MD of any error in administering medication should such occur.
• Documents PRN medications and their effectiveness appropriately.
• Performs treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately.
• Monitors specific skin tears and/or other skin conditions and documents at least weekly.
• Assists with post-mortem care and provides emotional support for families as needed.
• Cleans and restocks medication and treatment carts every shift.
• Orders medications from pharmacy as needed and checks medications when received.
• Maintains infection control measures as necessary.
• Assists with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings when assigned and completes Quality Assurance monitors.
• Serves on other committees as needed or assigned.
• Reports any possible performance issues by employees within the facility to the RN.
• Assists with emergencies arising while on duty and performs CPR if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed