Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN All Shifts

POSITION PURPOSE: Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents. • Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit. • Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations. • Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident. • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. • Transcribes physician's orders. • Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care. • Receives /gives report from/to nurse he /s he is relieving/coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary • Follows established procedures for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents for res idents and employees. • Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery. • Prepares equipment and a ids Physician during treatment and examination of resident. • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident. • Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of resident ' s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents . • Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident. • Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. • Assists in completion of the care plans (acute and long term) and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary. • Participates, reports to DON/ Administrator and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse. • Ensures that documentation is reflective of the care plan and that the approaches on the care plan are being followed. • Assures that assigned CN A 's are aware of the resident care plan, and ensure that the nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care. • Monitors that CNA's documentation is completed daily . • Takes report form CNA's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record. • Follows company policy and procedure in the event a restraint must be utilized. • Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapists to ensure 24 hour rehabilitation needs are met. • Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures. • Records new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to the Dietary Department. • Makes beds, bathes and feeds resident, when necessary. • Assures documentation is accurately completed for admission, discharge and transfer. • Supervises and evaluates implementation of the " Resident' s Rights". • Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities. • Follows facility procedure requesting supplies and charges for items ordered through Central Supply. • Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings. • Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS: Current State of LVN/LPN with a minimum of2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.