Fulltime Medication Cart Rn​/Lpn

Position: FULLTIME MEDICATION CART RN/LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) FULLTIME WITH $$$$5000 SIGN ON BONUS PAID OUT EVERY 30 DAYS FOR 1 YEAR!!!!!

Under the direction of the Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing Services, responsible for supervision of assigned staff and providing qualitynursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning.

Coordinates nursing care in accordance with Facility policies and procedures, state requirements, Department of Health regulations, and Federal Health Care Administrationregulations.

Essential Duties
1. Contributes to Facility quality assessment and improvement initiatives.
2. Develops and updates instant and comprehensive Care Plans as needed.
3. Transcribes, clarifies, and implements physician’s orders.
4. Administers and monitors resident medications and treatments per physician’sorders. Maintains accurate medication administration records and treatmentadministration records. Verifies medication cart is secure and clean. Securesnarcotics per Facility policy and state regulations.
5. Communicates status of residents to incoming licensed personnel according to established procedures at shift change. Performs medication inventory at the beginning and end of the shift with another licensed nurse and immediatelynotifies supervisor of discrepancies.
6. Documents residents change in condition; develops, documents, and implementsappropriate nursing interventions; and notifies physician and appropriate personsas needed.
7. Updates and maintains accurate resident clinical files.
8. Conducts personal physical examination of residents for skin breakdown uponadmission and as assigned.
9. Supervises, trains, and delegates job tasks to certified nursing assistants and unitclerks.
10. Communicates status of residents, new admissions, scheduled appointments,assigned baths, restorative instructions, changes in specialized diets, and otherindividualized patient instructions to certified nursing assistant staff . Verifies resident rooms, therapeutic equipment, and nursing areas are clean and organized.
12. Responsible for managing resident meal times and providing appropriatesupervision.
13. Verifies supplements, snacks, and fluids are passed per protocol and schedule.
14. Makes rounds and verifies completion of job tasks assigned to certified nursingassistants.
15. Responsible for accurate documentation of resident information including, but not limited to:a. Resident skin condition;b. Diet and supplements;c. Special equipment needs;d. Continence and protection used;e. Weight gain or loss;f. Side rail use and reason for use;g. Assistance required by resident
16. Completes employee and resident incident report forms.

Standard Requirements
1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows forthe privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

OSHA and safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices,established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/orcorrect unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
4. Adheres to:a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operationsdata.b. HIPAA regulationsc. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory requirements.d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.e. Code of Conduct and compliance program when performing workfunctions.
5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completesjob duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriatejudgment.b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residentsregarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members andguests.e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates apositive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or allegedviolations of residents’ rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.
7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.
8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.

Other Duties Provides hands on nursing care to residents as needed as a licensed…