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 employee performance evaluations, determining your shift’s staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.
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 nursing assistants
Chart nurses' notes
Prepare and administer medications
Participate in employee evaluations
Nice-to-have
Maintain atmosphere of warmth
Knowledge of nursing practices
Willingness to work harmoniously
Patience and tact
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN
Current CPR certification
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing