GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Provide assistance with activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living according to each resident’s negotiated service agreement. Administer and assist with medications according to the physician’s orders and negotiated service agreement. Document and report any adverse health reactions residents may have. Contact and follow up with physician offices when directed by the Director of Healthcare. Take physician’s orders over the phone, properly noting them and leaving notification of the new order for the appropriate staff and Director of Healthcare .Notify pharmacy of new physician orders when appropriate. Check new pharmacy deliveries, making sure the medications match the physician order. Follow universal precautions in providing care to residents. Provide first aid to residents within license and training when required. Participate in staffing and scheduling when directed to by the Director of Healthcare. Act as the shift supervisor for the resident care staff working the same shift. Assist Director of Healthcare in taking emergency after hours and week-end calls. Assist in other nursing duties within license requirements as assigned by the Director of Healthcare. Assist other direct care staff in providing care meeting the quality and standards set by the management of the facility.
SCOPE OF JOB TASKS:
EDUCATION:
Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the appropriate state of the facility. Must be able to read , write, have adequate vision and follow oral and written instructions.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Work experience in senior housing or other related healthcare field. Will receive additional on the job training on Germantown Plantation’s philosophy of care , assisted living, and facility policies. Ability to work cooperatively with others .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Stands and walks most of the working day. Must stoop and reach to heights 5 feet or above and lift up to 50 lbs. Assist residents in weight transfer support from sitting to standing position. Must be in good physical health, free from communicable disease. Neat in appearance . Must be able to work rapidly and to hear, talk,read, and have adequate vision. Must be flexible. Have hand dexterity and ability to assist residents with medications and dressing.
SUPERVISION:
Nursing Supervisor, Director of Healthcare , Executive Director
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a clean, well lighted and ventilated environment. Change in environment temperature may occur due to individual heating and cooling systems.
DRESS ATTIRE:
The facility dress code is required and consists of well pressed colorful scrub suits.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.
Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.
Acute Care Skill
Ambulatory Care Skill
Holly Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Holly Springs, MS
Harris Health and Rehab, Osceola, AR