Administer patient assessments, oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner
Job Summary
Administer patient assessments, oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician, verifying the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in service training classes that provide instructions on “how to do the job,” and ensure a well educated nursing service department.
Matching Summary
Administer patient assessments, oversee the assessment process, setting the assessment schedules and assuring that assessments are done in an accurate and timely manner.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer patient assessments
Coordinate care plan
Prepare and administer medications
Chart nurses' notes
Direct day-to-day functions of nursing assistants
Participate in quality assurance program
Nice-to-have
Maintain atmosphere of warmth
Develop good working rapport
Handle difficult residents
Seek out new methods and principles
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN
Current CPR certification
Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English