rn, lpn 7p-7a baylor fri sat sun sign on bonus - Franklin, KY , USA, United States - Franklin Simpson

Description

NEW PAYSCALE

Baylor Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7p-7a, Free 8 hours of pay per week.

$4000 sign on bonus

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Overtime Available

Increased Shift and Weekend Differentials

Family Oriented Enviornment

New grads welcome

Nurseextern program available

POSITION PURPOSE:

Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.


• Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations.


• Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident.


• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.


• Transcribes physician's orders.


• Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care.


• Receives/gives report from/to nurse he/she is relieving/coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary


• Follows established procedures for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents for residents and employees.


• Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery.


• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of resident.


• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.


• Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.


• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.


• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.


• Assists in completion of the care plans (acute and long term) and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary.


• Participates, reports to DON/ Administrator and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse.


• Ensures that documentation is reflective of the care plan and that the approaches on the care plan are being followed.


• Assures that assigned CNA's are aware of the resident care plan, and ensure that the nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care.


• Monitors that CNA's documentation is completed daily.


• Takes report form CNA's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record.


• Follows company policy and procedure in the event a restraint must be utilized.


• Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapists to ensure 24 hour rehabilitation needs are met.


• Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures.


• Records new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to the Dietary Department.


• Makes beds, bathes and feeds resident, when necessary.


• Assures documentation is accurately completed for admission, discharge and transfer.


• Supervises and evaluates implementation of the "Resident's Rights".


• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.


• Follows facility procedure requesting supplies and charges for items ordered through Central Supply.


• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State of LVN/LPN or RN

Good standing in the state registry is required.

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