Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse – TMC:
Therapy Management Corporation

Location: Fair Haven

Department: Quality Care Rehab

Description

• To supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities of the facility in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Assistant Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Functions:
  Direct the day‑to‑day functions of nursing activities; participate in developing, maintaining and updating written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives and philosophies; complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.; admit, transfer and discharge residents as required; ensure that nursing services personnel are giving proper resident care and performing their duties in accordance with written policies, procedures and manuals;
  
  participate in implementing and maintaining a quality assurance program; periodically review and participate in updating resident discharge plans; participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors and government agencies as necessary; make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services concerning operations of the department; and, implement recommendations received from administration, other departments and/or committees as directed.
  
  Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure that rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms; admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary; provide written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing concerning status of residents, problem areas, etc.; assist in developing and implementing corrective actions as necessary; monitor and check foods brought into the facility by families and visitors to ensure that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances;
  
  make periodic reviews of nurses’ notes and charts and visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status; monitor treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care; ensure proper use of restraints when necessary, in accordance with facility policies and procedures; ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service treatment areas; make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper record‑keeping;
  
  consult with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of resident accidents, incidents and changes in condition; meet with residents and families and report problem areas; administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary; assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents; and, inform family members of the death of a resident and call funeral homes when requested.
  
  Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician; review medication cards for completeness, accuracy and adherence, and notify physicians of stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered; verify resident identities to ensure prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents; ensure that narcotic records are accurate and notify the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on the shift;
  
  ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics; order prescribed medications, supplies and equipment and necessary; and. Ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to the Director of Nursing.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements:
  Ability to read and write in English, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to communicate with residents, personnel, vendors and consultants and ability to distinguish smells and tastes.
• Charting and Documentation Functions Duties:
  Sign, date and perform all routine charting and record‑keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures; complete and chart all accidents and incidents involving residents and submit to the…