Travel LPN / LVN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care
Haverhill, MA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

JOB REPORT TO: Unit Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of RN.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.
• Give treatments as ordered.
• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.
• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.
• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.
• Place drug orders.
• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.
• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.
• Perform direct resident care as necessary.
• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education.
• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.
• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments
• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments
• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures
• Check meal tray for accuracy
• Directly supervise CNAs
• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires
• Perform resident admissions and discharges
• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status
• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status
• Documentation/nurses notes
• Responsible for updating care plans
• Answers to nurse managers