Skilled Unit Lead Nurse RN / LPN
Friendship•Salem, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Friendship is looking for a Full Time Skilled Unit Lead Nurse, RN/LPN to join our Friendship Richfield Health Center team, located in Salem, VA. The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Shifts Available: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday with an on-call requirement
Requirements
- Unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of Virginia required
- BLS required
- ACLS preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in a long-term care/nursing facility preferred
Nice To Haves
- ACLS preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in a long-term care/nursing facility preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all nursing activity occurring on his/her shift and will serve as the first responder in the event of an emergency
- Responsible for the well-being and care of all residents
- Observe resident care; document condition changes, significant reactions and incidents
- Directs activities of nursing staff, assigns and supervises all duties; determines staffing needs and handles disciplinary actions as needed
- Supervises medication administration including Medication Administration (MAR) reviews, changes, discontinued medications, etc.
- Implement all physician orders including proper documentation on MAR and ordering of medication
- Prepare documentation to accompany residents to medical appointments; schedule transportation to appointments as needed
- Assure resident care plan is followed
- Responsible for ordering bloodwork, maintaining supplies for wound care, blood glucose testing and incontinence, control drug counts and inventory; administers injections as needed
- Supervise administration of prescribed diets and fluid intake/output and ensures proper documentation and notification is provided to the physician
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
