Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse
Reston, VA
Pay From: $30 per hour

MUST:
The Licensed Practical Nurse must have experience:
2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
Active State of VA Licensed Practical Nurse license
Vitals Experience
Blood and Urine Analysis experience
Medication Management Experience

DUTIES:
Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and medication aides in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
Ensure staffing sheet and assignment is completed for the shift
Participate in shift-to-shift report with the team
Ensure controlled substances are counted and without discrepancies in accordance with procedures
Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required
Conduct nursing assessment(s) with resident and initiate responsive action
Conduct resident medication reconciliation
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident s discharge plan
Complete accident and incident reports, as necessary
Complete and forward resident notifications to the appropriate departments as needed
Maintain daily census
Contact MD/NP/RP in response to resident needs or change of condition
Receive and process telephone and verbal orders form prescribers
Transcribe prescriber s orders to resident order sheets, MAR, TAR, care plans, etc. as appropriate
Provide leadership to nursing personnel on your unit/shift
Administers prescribed medications and treatments inclusive of but not limited to dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc
Process laboratory findings and reports in accordance with standards of care
Consult with prescribers in response to resident presentations, treatment, rehabilitation, etc
Provide direct resident care as needed
Obtain and process prescribed lab specimens as ordered
Coordinate prescribed diagnostics for the resident Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .