- Serves as charge nurse for assigned resident care neighborhood assuring continuous clinical leadership at all times. Directs paraprofessional staff regarding resident care and notifies families, physicians, and departments of residents' needs.
- Collects data on residents and accurately documents residents' condition. Documents care provided including, but not limited to: Wounds, MARS, TARS, Monthly Summaries, chart checks and order verification. Is cognizant of neighborhood EMR dashboard and addresses identified areas timely and accurately.
- Performs clinical testing such as glucometer and pulse oximetry as necessary. Administers ordered medications as approved and treatments including monitoring of IV fluid. Monitors effectiveness of medications and treatments.
- Prepares for and performs weekly rounds visits with the physician if applicable. Accepts physician's orders including verbal/telephone orders as appropriate and in compliance with regulations and nursing practice.
- Assists in completion of 24-Hour Report and Neighborhood Roster.
- Directs staff regarding resident care and notifies families, physicians, and departments of residents' needs or change in condition.
- Maintains CPR certification. Initiates CPR in compliance with facility policy.
- Assist with direct resident care including bathing, feeding, making beds, toileting, answering call lights and transporting residents to appointments and activities as needed. Participates with and encourages resident engagement in activities.
- Performs postmortem care as needed.
- Reports to on-coming shift and receives report from prior shift concerning condition of residents and any unusual occurrences. Is accountable for counting narcotics at change of shift with another licensed nurse and reporting any discrepancies.
- Participates in resident care conferences as needed.
- Reviews C.N.A. documentation for completeness prior to end of shift.
- Participates in the orientation of new nursing department personnel.
- Consults with Nursing Supervisor, Neighborhood Manager, or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Keystone Center as appropriate regarding specific nursing policies, interpretation of policies or suggestions/concerns regarding residents or employees including any concerns of possible resident abuse.
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Supports the infection control program.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining knowledge and skills with respect to current community initiatives, nursing procedures and technology.
- Practices fiscal responsibility in the use of supplies and equipment and time management.
- Attends in-service programs and staff meetings.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Basic computer knowledge required.
- Current LPN licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
- CPR certification preferred.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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Description
Job DescriptionPosition Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time, ON CALL/Weekend Program Positions available.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Keystone Center
Supervisor Title: Keystone Center Neighborhood Manager
I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
To organize, deliver and direct professional nursing care to residents.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
