Licensed Practical Nurse - St. Martin's in the Pines (Birmingham, AL)

3-11 Shift/Rotating Schedule The LPN Charge Nurse: Ensures that the Certified Nursing Assistants are performing their job duties and rendering quality care through compliance rounds Determines work assignments and assists in completing and performing such tasks Contacts physician’s office daily to validate or receive orders and document telephone orders on the Physician’s Order Form and has forms mailed if applicable Records new/changed diet order forms and provides to administrative assistant for retention Prepares medications and assists elders in taking medications as ordered by the physician, documenting all records accurately (including narcotics) Place daily order for prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications and personal supplies, and equipment as necessary Monitors assigned personnel to assure that safety regulations are being followed, work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manger, and personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills Charts nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects care rendered Collaborates with elder’s attending physician as well as social workers and sponsor to address status or change in elder’s condition and notes changes on 24 hour report Ensures refrigerator temperature is kept between 32 – 40 degrees and documented daily Completes accidents/incidents reports on elders/sponsors/staff, provides appropriate care/instructions and forwards reports to supervisor

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