What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Nurse position at Florence Crittenton Services?
Job Description
The PRN Nurse will provide direct individual care, assessment and treatment as ordered for Florence Crittenton Services residents. The Licensed Practical Nurse responds to the needs of the residents by administering medications, triaging and rendering first aid treatment as needed, assessing patient needs, preparing and maintaining records, charts and reports and providing support to the direct care staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Carries out nursing care plans and communicates any changes verbally and in writing as necessary.
- Reports significant changes in the resident’s condition to appropriate members of the health care team; records symptoms, reactions, progress of the individual.
- Completes Intake health assessments, including health history, for new admittees to the facility within twenty-four hours of admission.
- Administers and supervises administration of medications and treatments safely, effectively, therapeutically and as ordered.
- Refers residents for dental, visual and physical examinations as needed.
- Provides support to those assisting with components of program, including staff, volunteers, interns, work-study individuals or those working on grant-funded projects.
- Examines residents post restraint.
- Participates in resident oriented team meetings as designated by Director of Health Care Services.
- Keeps up to date on information and technology affecting program areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
- Should have two to three years varied experience providing mental and physical health interventions in a residential or educational facility.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.