Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Pittsfield, United States - Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility

Description

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.

Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time

Salary Range:
\$30.00-\$38.66 per hour Qualifications Education Preferred Associates or better in Nursing. Technical/other training or better. Licenses & Certifications Required License Practical Nurse