LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - ASSISTED LIVING

FAHRNEY KEEDY

Boonsboro, Maryland - near Hagerstown

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - PRN

$30.00 plus generous applicable shift differentials

This is a PRN, as needed position in our Assisted Living/Memory Care.

Assisted Living/Memory Care

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to deliver daily quality nursing care to ALU residents. The Staff Nurse has the responsibility of monitoring the MT's and CNA's assigned to his/her floor to ensure the residents are receiving quality care and that they are following the policies and procedures of the FKHV and those mandated by the Federal, State, and Local Agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct rounds at the beginning and end of each duty shift with on-coming/off-going shift.
• Perform Admission Assessment on new resident admissions or re-admissions.
• Make rounds with physicians when applicable.
• Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, lab report results review and rehabilitation as necessary. Ensure necessary follow-up to consults is completed as directed.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
• Assist the DRN/ALM in assessing residents, gathering data and establishing an accurate and appropriate care plan.
• Make referrals to the Dietitian when the resident experiences a weight loss or there is an observed change in the resident's oral intake or when other nutritional concerns are noted.
• Prepare referrals to the Rehabilitation Department when there is a change noted in the resident's physical functional status.
• Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc. as necessary.

10. Notify the attending physician when the resident has been in an accident or incident or when there is a change in the resident's cond...