Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Night Shift - The Waters of Rockport

RN Registered Nurse / LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

We are looking for an awesome nurse to join our team!  Come visit us and see what great opportunities we have here for you!

BENEFITS:

Shift differentials

Weekend Option Program

Overtime and Extra Shift Bonuses

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)

PTO Cash Out Option

Payactiv (Get paid next day)

Flexible Scheduling (Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN)

Attendance Bonus (Paid Every Pay Period)

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)

401K

Wonderful Team to Work With!

Tuition Reimbursement

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  Role Responsibilities – Charting and Documentation:

  Completes and files required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge

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

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

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

  Charts 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

  Charts all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures

  Records new/changed diet orders and forwards information to the Dietary Department

  Reports all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor

  Fills out and completes transfer forms in accordance with established procedures

  Ensures that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures

  Performs routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures

  Signs and dates all entries made in the resident's medical record

  Role Responsibilities – Drug Administration:

  Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician

  Verifies the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment

  Ensures that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another

  Ensures that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents and reports needs to the Nurse Supervisor

  Orders prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies

  Ensures that narcotic records are accurate for your shift

  Notifies the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift

  Reviews medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies

  Notifies the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered

  Disposes of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures

  Role Responsibilities – Nursing Care:

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

  Ensures that rooms are ready for new admissions

  Participates in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility

  Makes rounds with physicians as necessary

  Requests and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures

  Consults with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary

  Reviews the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary

  Implements and maintains established nursing objectives and standards

  Makes periodic checks to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed treatments and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status

  Cooperates with and coordinates social and activity programs with nursing service schedules

  Notifies the resident's attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident

  Notifies the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition

  Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care

  Inspects the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner

  Administers professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required

  Uses restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures

  Obtains sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered

  Takes and records TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary

  Monitors seriously ill residents as necessary

  Checks foods brought into the facility by the resident's family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances and reports problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor

  Ensures that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes

  Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently

  Meets with residents, and/or family members, as necessary and reports problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor

  Admits, transfers and discharges residents as necessary

  Assists in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary

  Ensures that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area

  Informs family members of the death of the resident

  Calls funeral homes when requested by the family and ensures that established post-mortem procedures are followed.

  Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status

  Role Responsibilities - Interpersonal Skills:

  Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies

  Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

  Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents

  Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a clam environment throughout the unit and shift

  Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs

  Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program

  Participation in continuing education classes, workshops, and seminars affiliated with outside nursing organizations desirable

  Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN/LPN in this state

  Must be able to handle stressful situations and be flexible and adaptable

  Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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