LPN/RN

Stellar Care Group; North Ridgeville (OH); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stellar Care Group seeks a Staff Nurse to join the Nursing department. The ideal candidate is an LPN or RN licensed in Ohio and will provide compassionate care to elderly and disabled residents while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with all nursing policies.

You will administer medications, assist with admissions and transfers, and collaborate with physicians, families, and care teams to maintain resident well-being in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing practices for elderly and disabled residents.
• Proficient record-keeping and documentation per policies.
• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and speech.

Responsabilités

• Abide by Ohio nursing board Scope of Practice.
• Display critical thinking in emergencies and daily assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Document administration records accurately per policies.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Review orders for accuracy and report changes to physicians and families.
• Maintain medication and treatment carts and room cleanliness.
• Ensure proper narcotic counts and safety of supplies.
• Lead nonprofessional staff on the unit and educate residents.

Connaissances

Elderly care knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal rapport with residents

Formation

LPN or RN licensed in Ohio

Description du poste

JOB TITLE: STAFF NURSE

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be LPN or RN currently licensed in the State of Ohio

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge in techniques and practices in the healthcare of the elderly and disabled.

Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices/procedures in health and maintenance, including record keeping and documentation of planned care.

Ability to communicate orally, in writing and via computer in a professional manner

Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with residents, staff and visitors

JOB DUTIES:

• Abide by the Ohio nursing board of Scope of Practice
• Displays critical thinking skills in emergencies and daily assessments
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing policies and procedures.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
• Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes when necessary, report changes to Physicians, Care providers, families POA’s as appropriate
• Reviews physicians’ orders to ensure accuracy of medication and treatment administration.
• Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.
• Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean orderly fashion.
• Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained.
• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications.
• Accountable for narcotic count and records.
• Ensures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are dated and clean.
• Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.
• Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.
• Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse, Physician,as appropriate .
• Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.
• Reports needs and concerns for in-services.
• Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor or Unit coordinator.
• Assist with resident care as necessary.
• Attends education in-services and maintains professional license expectation’s
• Practices and adheres to Infection control polices

Work Environment:

Settings: Skilled Nursing Facility

Work Hours: Full-time

Job Classification:

Hourly