PRN Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse

LENBROOK SQUARE FOUNDATION INC•Atlanta, GA

6d•$29 - $31

About The Position

Provide nursing care in accordance with facility and nursing service policy and procedure while collaboratively and efficiently establishing a workplace with attention to quality standards.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of GA
Good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing
CPR certification
Cart experience, required
Excellent technical assessment and documenting skills
3-4 years of Nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and experience in long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

Recognize significant changes in conditions of residents.
Administer medications according to procedure and be aware of pharmacological and therapeutic effect.
Chart medications and treatments according to procedures.
Record nursing information on resident’s care plans and clinical records, including nursing notes, MARs, treatment record, and transcription of physician orders.
Observe, report and record resident react.
Assess new onset symptoms, reactions, and/or change in resident’s condition, while efficiently, based upon urgency, communicate to the physician in accordance local, state and federal standards of care.
Observe, report and record resident reaction to drugs, tests, treatments, and therapeutic measures.
Participate in formal and informal staff development in-service programs, workshops, institutes and conferences.
Inform Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager of departmental activities and condition of each resident.
Assume responsibility for assigned residents by conducting regular wellness rounds during the assigned shift.
Report incidents of reported resident abuse immediately.
Report all unusual occurrences (incidents/accidents) that occur during the shift.
Supervision of CNAs who give direct resident care on the shift.
Ensure rehabilitative procedures are performed and carried out as outlined in the plan of care.
Record monthly resident’s assessment, quarterly assessment, or other needed documentation as assigned by Director of Nursing or designee.