What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Sandgate Care and Rehab?
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OVERVIEW:
Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift. Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on 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
- 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 documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings
- Assumes independent responsibility for completing required routine documentation and auditing as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Florida
- CPR certified
Salary : $30,000 - $60,000