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.
Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
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
Schedule Medicare and Medicaid
Direct day-to-day functions
Ensure compliance with policies
Chart nurses' notes
Prepare and administer medications
Nice-to-have
Develop and maintain good working rapport
Create and maintain atmosphere of warmth
Willing to seek out new methods
Ability to make independent decisions
Patience, tact, cheerful disposition
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN
Current CPR certification
Must possess a Nursing Degree or graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English