LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
Falmouth, MA
Navitas Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Retention Bonus

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility. Ensuring, that the highest degree of quality care is maintained, at all times.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities.

Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.

Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form.

Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.

Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.

Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.

Must participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.

Must perform nursing administrative functions as outlined in the job description.

Must be able to thoroughly chart and document by completing and filing required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer and or discharge.

Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.

Make rounds with physicians as necessary.

Consult with the