AGENCY LPN

* Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing

* Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status:
Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals

* Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients' needs

* Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients' wellbeing

* Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.

* Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards

* Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.

* Observe and document patients' responses to pertinent medications.

* Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.

* Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.

* Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.

* Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician's Order Form.

* Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.

* Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.

* Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.

* Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.

* Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.

* Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

* Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.

* Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.

* Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.

* Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse.

* All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values.