Job Description

• Provides professional nursing care to residents through the proper administration of prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assigns duties to nursing assistants based on residents' needs and available staff.
• Observes, records, and reports any change in resident’s condition.
• Notifies residents' physician as necessary to report a change in condition, medication requests, or changes and to verify physician orders.
• Monitors the medication and treatment cart, nurses' station, and medication room to ensure that expired medications are properly disposed of and narcotics are counted per policy and regulations.
• Transcribes written physician orders accurately to Medication Administration Record.
• Completes laboratory requests as ordered by a physician.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Valid state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Previous experience in healthcare, especially in a clinical or long-term care setting, is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize patient care needs.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

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