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• 1. Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• 2. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities.
• 3. Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• 4. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• 5. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.
• 6. Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
• 7. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• 8. Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• 9. Must participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.
• 10. Must perform nursing administrative functions as outlined in the job description.
• 11. Must be able to thoroughly chart and document by completing and filing required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and or discharge.
• 12. Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• 13. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• 14. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
• 15. Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
• 16. Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• 17. Must be able to perform all tasks as an LPN pertaining to the Drug Administration tasks of the job, as outlined in the job description.
• 18. Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
• 19. Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
• 20. Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• 21. Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
• 22. Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor.
• 23. Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
• 24. Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights.
• 25. Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects JML’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

• • Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active LPN license to practice as an LPN in this state or per House Bill 4466 and Senate Bill 2708, be a Nursing Program Graduate which allows a graduate nurse to function at the bedside under appropriate supervision through May 21, 2025.
• • BLS / CPR and AED Program Certification is required.
• • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• • Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• • Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• • Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other physical and sensory requirements of the job.