📍 Location: Oswego, NY, US
💼 Type: Fulltime
🏠 Work: On-site
💰 Salary: USD 27 - 31 (hourly)
📝 Description: **$27\\.25 \\- $31\\.75 \\- Based on Experience**
**DESCRIPTION:**
* Manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and delegates/supervises resident care.
* Administers medications/treatments on the assigned unit
**DUTIES AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Works closely with the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor in all aspects of resident care to insure continuity of resident care.
* Assumes responsibility for the care delivered on assigned shift, in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
* Administers medications and charting of same in the appropriate places.
* Performs treatments, etc. and charting of same in the appropriate places.
* Supervises and instructs CNA's in the performance of their duties.
* Makes rounds to evaluate resident status.
* Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8\\) hours per day, or more than forty (40\\) hours per week.
* Administers medications and treatments in accordance with written physician's orders and established policy and procedures and record same in appropriate places.
* Observe, measure and record indications of patient health status.
* Checks medication/treatment supplies and reorders as necessary.
* Carry out unit administration and resident care duties as directed.
* Supports and demonstrates practice consistent with the mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures of St. Luke Health Services.
* Communicates unit problems to nurse manager/shift supervisor.
* Monitors unit staff for compliance of established polices and procedures.
* Assists in emergency care as necessary.
* Gives concise, accurate, qualitative report from your shift to oncoming Charge Nurse.
* Receives report from pervious shift.
* Transcribes physician's orders and complete all necessary forms (i.e.: MAR, lab request, x\\-ray request).
* Assists with orientation, instruction and supervision of other resident care personnel.
* Assists the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor with evaluation of resident's needs, condition and care.
* Reviews resident's medical and social history.
* Relieves CNA's for breaks and mealtime when necessary.
* Monitors resident's meal times as directed.
* Directs and assist with unit cleaning, as well as the care of supplies, equipment and appliances.
* Follows proper policy and procedure with maintenance of controlled substances (i.e.: administration, count, documentation of effectiveness).
* Cleans and maintains the medication room and cart for the oncoming shift. Also clean tops and sides of bottles that contain liquid medications.
* Reports changes in resident’s condition or behavior to the unit manager/supervisor.
* Supervises and assist CNA’s and Unit Helpers in all care areas assuring use of proper procedure to insure that residents are receiving adequate assistance with personal hygiene and daily activities.
* Give report to CNA’s \\- giving them instructions on special concerns (i.e.: V.S., I\\&O's, tray orders, etc.).
* Receives reports from CNA’s at the end of the shift and as concerns are addressed.
* Completes appropriate section of 24 Hour Shift Report by writing legibly pertinent data only.
* Consults with unit manager or shift supervisor regarding the need for disciplinary action of employees; participates in disciplinary action as necessary.
* Gives feedback to unit manager or shift supervisor regarding the performance of employees.
* Insures that weights and vital signs are taken and documented as ordered (i.e.: monthly, weekly, daily).
* Verifies information on Consultation Sheet prior to completing the forms and sees that residents are ready for all scheduled appointments on time. Order early meal trays as indicated.
* Assists the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor with all necessary paperwork and transportation arrangements for emergency care for resident. Check to see that transfer form is complete and accurate.
* Obtains specimens, as ordered.
* One hour prior to end of shift checks for completion of documentation by CNA's in the CareAssist system.
* Completes paperwork on a daily basis, in a timely manner. Enters required documentation into CareAssist system as needed.
* Reports accidents/incidents or medication errors to Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor and complete appropriate forms.
* Maintains **CONFIDENTIALITY** of all resident care information.
* Participates in St. Luke's Quality Assurance Program.
* Assists the CNA's with resident care as needed.
* Other related duties that may have become necessary or as directed by the supervisor, department head and/or administration.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
* Current L.P.N. licensed in the State of New York
* Previous experience in geriatrics helpful, but not necessary.
* Understands the special needs of the Skilled Nursing residents.
* Understanding of and genuine interest in gerontology.
* A willingness to learn through in\\-service and continuing education programs.
* Must be able to supervise and instruct others professionally.
* Must be well\\-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with residents, visitors and co\\-workers.
* Must have a good sense of responsibility.
* Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
* CPR certification required.
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