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, verifying the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
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
Direct nursing assistants
Prepare and administer medications
Chart nurses' notes
Participate in quality assurance
Nice-to-have
Supportive team member
Maintain a positive atmosphere
Handle difficult residents
Seek new methods and principles
Key Requirements
Current, unencumberred, active LPN/LVN license
Current CPR certification
Nursing Degree from accredited college or graduate of approved LPN/LVN program
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English