Licensed Practical Nurse (Per Diem)

Responsibilities:

• Implements appropriate nursing intervention which might be required to stabilize a resident's condition and/or prevent complication
• Conducts daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional status and to implement any required nursing interventions
• Listen and respond to resident and family concerns and ensures that each concern is documented and a resolution is initiated or communicated to appropriate staff
• Coordinates admission, discharge and transfer of residents
• Obtains report from nurse he or she is relieving, provides report to oncoming nurse and keeps the charge nurse or others (as appropriate) informed about the status of residents and related matters
• Prepares, administer and documents medications following accepted practices
• Consults with licensed or registered nurse, physician or licensed independent practitioner
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed practitioner
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, required
• Memory Care Unit, preferred