Nurses (RN/LPN)
Pioneer Trace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Pioneer Trace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Flemingsburg, KY Flemingsburg, KY Full-time Full-time $22 - $33 an hour $22 - $33 an hour 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago This position is responsible for the daily provision of nursing care and services to assure each resident attains or maintains his/her highest practicable level of function.
REPORT TO:
Director of Nursing
Qualifications:
Graduate from accredited school of nursing.
License in good standing with licensure board Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long term care setting preferred.
Ability to follow direction with minimal oversight.
Organizational skills.
Knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.
Knowledge of safety regulations.
Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
Meet all health requirements imposed by law.
Basic data entry skills and the ability to type.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is manual in nature requiring frequent walking through the facility to and from other departments.
Reaching for and handling charts, reports and supplies.
Able to stand, walk inside and outside in all weather.
Able to work in awkward positions.
May involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
Able to do heavy lifting and moving.
Be able-to lift over 100 lbs.
occasionally.
Subject to emergency call.
Speaking and hearing when receiving instructions and conversing with others.
Reading and accurately recording information.
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Direct and render nursing care to residents within assigned unit according to current standards of nursing practice, state, federal regulations and resident care plan.
Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and other staff being supervised.
Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer treatments as ordered by physician.
Visit all assigned residents at regular intervals during tour of duty.
Supervise feeding of residents as necessary.
Notify physician, resident or responsible party when residents' conditions warrant.
Perform administrative duties such as the documenting of:
nurses notes, doctors orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, studies, billing and other charge slips, miscellaneous forms, charts, resident assessments and care plans.
Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional and comprehensive manner.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents according to policy.
Recognize and respond to changes in residents' condition and document observations, assessments, notifications, interventions and outcomes.
Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments such as; dressing changes, finger stick blood glucose readings, drawing of blood, catheter insertion/changes, IV insertion/removal, feeding tube insertion/removal, lab work, etc Perform emergency procedures such as CPR/Heimlich Maneuver, and in the event of death, notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home.
Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.
Communicate all pertinent resident information to unit staff at beginning of tour of duty and to oncoming nursing staff at end of tour of duty.
Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster drills, and be prepared to carry out duties in the event of actual fire or disaster.
Assist with orientation, instruction and supervision of other nursing personnel as assigned.
Be able to keep adequate records.
Able to take emergency call.
Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
Participates in all required Inservice training.
Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
All other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
May be exposed to the effects of odors, dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminates.
Works in office areas, as well as throughout the nursing service area.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the individual.
Individuals will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
This job description is subject to review and revision.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.
00 - $33.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Geriatrics Physical setting:
Long term care Nursing home Rehabilitation center Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
REPORT TO:
Director of Nursing
Qualifications:
Graduate from accredited school of nursing.
License in good standing with licensure board Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long term care setting preferred.
Ability to follow direction with minimal oversight.
Organizational skills.
Knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.
Knowledge of safety regulations.
Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.
Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
Meet all health requirements imposed by law.
Basic data entry skills and the ability to type.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is manual in nature requiring frequent walking through the facility to and from other departments.
Reaching for and handling charts, reports and supplies.
Able to stand, walk inside and outside in all weather.
Able to work in awkward positions.
May involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
Able to do heavy lifting and moving.
Be able-to lift over 100 lbs.
occasionally.
Subject to emergency call.
Speaking and hearing when receiving instructions and conversing with others.
Reading and accurately recording information.
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Direct and render nursing care to residents within assigned unit according to current standards of nursing practice, state, federal regulations and resident care plan.
Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and other staff being supervised.
Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer treatments as ordered by physician.
Visit all assigned residents at regular intervals during tour of duty.
Supervise feeding of residents as necessary.
Notify physician, resident or responsible party when residents' conditions warrant.
Perform administrative duties such as the documenting of:
nurses notes, doctors orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, studies, billing and other charge slips, miscellaneous forms, charts, resident assessments and care plans.
Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional and comprehensive manner.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents according to policy.
Recognize and respond to changes in residents' condition and document observations, assessments, notifications, interventions and outcomes.
Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments such as; dressing changes, finger stick blood glucose readings, drawing of blood, catheter insertion/changes, IV insertion/removal, feeding tube insertion/removal, lab work, etc Perform emergency procedures such as CPR/Heimlich Maneuver, and in the event of death, notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home.
Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.
Communicate all pertinent resident information to unit staff at beginning of tour of duty and to oncoming nursing staff at end of tour of duty.
Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster drills, and be prepared to carry out duties in the event of actual fire or disaster.
Assist with orientation, instruction and supervision of other nursing personnel as assigned.
Be able to keep adequate records.
Able to take emergency call.
Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
Participates in all required Inservice training.
Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
All other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
May be exposed to the effects of odors, dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminates.
Works in office areas, as well as throughout the nursing service area.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the individual.
Individuals will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
This job description is subject to review and revision.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.
00 - $33.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Geriatrics Physical setting:
Long term care Nursing home Rehabilitation center Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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