Senior Living Nurse - LPN/LVN or RN - 3rd Shift Full-Time

Company: Cardinal Court
Location: Strongsville
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:* Current state LPN/LVN or RN License* Previous experience working with the elderly in a healthcare setting* Previous supervisory experience preferred* Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members, and staff* Strong documentation skills* Ability to represent the facility in a positive and professional mannerEssential Functions:Resident Care:* Participates in the narcotic count* Sets up, dispenses, and documents all resident medications* Responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records* Monitors the daily care of all residents* Performs skilled nursing tasks as defined by company policy and procedure, and as allowed by state law* Exercises independent discretion in responding to resident emergencies, determining a need for and contacting emergency services, and/or physician and family, as appropriate* Documents observations, concerns, changes in resident conditions, incidents and/or accidents, and ensures that follow-up documentation occurs until the issue is resolved.* Reports observations, concerns, and changes in resident condition to Health Services Director (HSD) or Administrator* Communicates resident needs and concerns to family members and physicians* Communicate with family members, physicians, and other outside healthcare providers* Records and implements physician orders, following appropriate procedures for fax and telephone orders* Ensures that information and interventions recorded on resident service plans are implemented by Caregivers* Receives reports from caregivers before end of shift* Gives report to oncoming Charge Nurse or Lead Caregiver* Receives report from outgoing Charge Nurse or Lead CaregiverSupervisory/Management:* Makes Caregiver shift assignments and ensures that assigned duties are completed in a satisfactory manner* Monitors performance of caregivers for compliance with established policies and procedures, and to ensure quality resident care* Reports Caregiver performance issues to HSD or Administrator and provides input for Caregiver performance evaluations* Manages shift coverage when staff members call in sick for the oncoming shift* Participates in Caregiver orientation and training* Responsible for scheduling and other staffing duties, as requested* Conducts building tours when requested* Acts as Manager on Duty for the assigned shift in absence of Administrator or HSD* Deals appropriately with a family member and visitor concerns or complaints, documenting the issues and actions taken through the appropriate reporting mechanism* Manages minor physical plant issues that arise during assigned shift, reporting as necessary to Maintenance Director and Administrator* Locks outside doors (p.m. shift); unlocks outside doors (a.m. shift)* Other job duties as assigned

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