When the resident has a significant change of condition or becomes critically ill or injured, as outlined Notify the resident’s attending/alternate physician, as well as the resident’s legal guardian/representative,.Initiate investigation of accidents and unusual occurrences and make the necessary written report to theĭirector of Nurses as established in the facility’s policies and procedures.Requisition equipment and supply needs as required. Assure that a stock of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained at all times.Assure that appropriate documentation is made in accordance with the facility’s Notify the attending physician, RN Supervisor and Director of Nurses when a resident is discharged.Coordinate Nursing service with other departments and nursing units.Review and evaluate assigned personnel and make written evaluations to the RN Supervisor or Assistant Director of Nurses.Meet with unit personnel, on a regular basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.Following completion of an approved competency check with an RN an LVN may reinsert a G-Tube on.Record Intake and Output, and complete monthly evaluation as per the facility’s policy and procedure.Monitor and document behavior of residents on psychoactive medications.Initiate restraint assessment on all new admissions.The facility’s established policies and procedures. Check food in resident’s rooms that is brought in by the resident’s family or visitors in accordance with.Report all discrepancies of physician order, diet or charting to the RN Supervisor or Assistant Director.Assist in carrying out restorative and rehabilitative programs to include self-help/care.Orders and adherence to stop order policies. Review medication sheet for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of physician.Make rounds with the physician and assist with examination and treatment.Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, care of the dead/dying, etc., as established by the facility’s policies and procedures.Check resident charts for specific treatment, medication orders and schedules daily.Assist in arranging transportation and packing as necessary. Admit, transfer and discharge resident.Assure that narcotic records are current at all times.Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.Verify the identification of the resident before administering medication or treatment.Transcribe physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Medication Administration Records, TreatmentĪdministration Records and RNA sheets to assure that they remain current.Forward new diet orders, and/or diet changes to the dietary department.Well as the resident’s response to the care. Chart licensed nurses’ notes in an informative and d3scriptive manner that reflects the care provided as.Answer telephone inquiries as outlined in the facility’s established policies and procedures.Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.Review physician’s orders and transfer/preadmission information for completeness.Order prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as established by the facility’s policies and.Chart TPRs, blood pressures and blood glucose as required.Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission.Receive verbal orders from attending/alternate physician and transcribe the physician’s order sheet.File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department. Complete all required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc. Vitality Living is an equal opportunity employer. In return, we offer a collaborative work environment, an engaged support office team, 401k eligibility, monthly perfect attendance bonuses, and more! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and paid time off. If this describes you, apply today for first consideration. The most successful candidate will have at least one year of similar experience, a current license and CPR certification, and a service-oriented leadership style. * Lead Caregivers to ensure daily completion of their duties. * Act as leader on duty for assigned shifts. * Ensure physician orders, laboratory reports, and other data is scanned and filed in resident charts. We are adding to our licensed care team and need experienced nurses with a heart for working with and around senior adults to * Administer or assist residents to self-administer medications and treatments. At Vitality Senior Living in Germantown, Tennessee, United States
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