PHSS is in need of LPN's for a long term care facility.

This is for a Per Diem assignment and would be good for any Licensed Practical Nurse who have been displaced and are looking for a temporary role while on furlough. You must be able to start ASAP!

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL

• Complete all required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc. File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department.
• Receive verbal orders from attending/alternate physician and transcribe the physician’s order sheet.
• Initiate resident Plans of Care on admission.
• Chart TPRs, blood pressures and blood glucose as required.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as established by the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Review physician’s orders and transfer/pre-admission information for completeness.
• Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Answer telephone inquiries as outlined in the facility’s established policies and procedures.
• Chart licensed nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Forward new diet orders, and/or diet changes to the dietary department.
• Transcribe physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Medication Administration Records, Treatment

Administration Records and RNA sheets to assure that they remain current. Verify the identification of the resident before administering medication or treatment.

• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
• Assure that narcotic records are current at all times

Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor,Director of Nurses, or Administrator.