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 plans
Manage Medicare and Medicaid schedules
Direct nursing assistants
Chart nurses' notes
Prepare and administer medications
Participate in quality assurance
Nice-to-have
Supportive team member
Maintain warm atmosphere
Handle difficult residents
Seek new methods and principles
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN
Current CPR certification
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing