What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN for SNF AM shift 6am position at Brookside Care Center?
Objective
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME NURSE TO JOIN THE TEAM!!!
Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines.
Principal Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.
Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
Conducts family and patient education.
Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy.
Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy.
Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act
Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
Qualifications
Currently licensed as LPN or LVN in state