Part-Time LPN Treatment Nurse
Company: Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitat
Location: Melville
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
LPN Treatment Nurse Every Weekend 14 hrs./weekResponsible for
the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents
on the assigned unit. Follows all health, sanitary and infection
control policies and maintains established standards of practice
set forth by the facility's administration and the Nursing Policies
and Procedures.WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in an appropriately lighted and ventilated
environment.
- This position may result in your being exposed to blood/body
fluids.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants assigned to
the unit prior to the start of the shift. Reviews have written
daily assignments for each resident on the assigned unit. Assures
assignments are completed before the end of the shift.
- Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two
hours.
- Administers medication and treatments according to the
physician's orders. Assumes responsibility for ordering
medications.
- Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain
nursing care plans and update these plans on a monthly basis or
more often if the resident's condition changes.OTHER DUTIES:
- Assists the attending physician with rounds and special
procedures as needed.
- Transcribes, documents and implements physician's orders.
- Contacts the resident's physician and family to notify them of
a change in the resident's condition or accident/incident; also
notifies the supervisor covering.
- Assumes independent responsibility for yearly written
evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their
strengths, weaknesses and the steps taken to improve their
performance. Such evaluations become part of the nursing assistants
permanent records and shall be used as the basis to determine the
continued employment of nursing assistants, promotional
opportunities and the amount of any wage increases granted.
- Assumes independent responsibility for documenting disciplinary
concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including
reprimands, oral and written warnings, and recommending the
suspension or discharge of an employee.
- Assumes independent responsibility for completing required
routine documentation and auditing as required.
- Participates in the hiring, interviewing and orientation of
nursing assistants.EXPECTATIONS:
- Understands responsibilities concerning infection control,
safety,
- accident and fire prevention.
- Assumes duties and attends meetings as assigned by the Unit
Manager, ADNS or DNS.
- Discusses any problems, needs or concerns which arise with the
Unit Manager, ADNS or DNS regarding the nursing service
department.
- Assumes responsibility in supporting the DNS in promoting and
maintaining positive employee relations and effective
communications among facility staff.
- Maintains professional appearance and mannerisms according to
established facility standards.
- Assists the Staff Development Coordinator with orientation and
on-the-job training for new nursing personnel as needed.
- Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care
conferences as directed.
- Notifies Care Plan Team of changes in condition and weight loss
of a resident. Notifies Care Plan Coordinator of any changes in a
resident's condition and of loss of a resident.
- Presents a neat appearance with a pleasant speaking voice and
personality. Must be punctual.
- Works with a minimum of supervision.
- Discusses any problems, needs or concerns which arise with the
Administrator.
- Attends in-service educational classes and on-the-job training
programs as directed.
- Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal
interest, and a positive image throughout the facility.
- Treats people with respect; works ethically and with integrity;
upholds organizational values and mission statement; supports
affirmative action and respects diversity.
- Understands and upholds Residents' Bill of Rights and holds all
resident information confidential.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to
follow oral and written instructions.
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically
ill with the ability to work with both.
- Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and facility staff
in the performance of duties.
- Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of
the position/assignment. On call as necessary.
- Practical Nurse licensed in the State of employment. Minimum
one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or
rehabilitation preferred.
- Knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including the
administration of medications.
- CPR certified.
Keywords: Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitat, New Haven , Part-Time LPN Treatment Nurse, Healthcare , Melville, Connecticut
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