Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Skilled Nursing

-- American Heart Association BLS

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
-- Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language.
-- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
-- Neat/professional appearance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrate competence in taking vital signs, body systems assessments, giving enemas, measuring I & O's accurately and recording results accurately and legibly.
• Respond to patient needs and requests promptly.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in administering medications using standard methods.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of equipment and other medical supplies.
• Maintain equipment inventories.
• Evaluate equipment and apply the latest techniques.
• Maintain a positive and caring relationship with patients, residents, families and co-workers.
• Care for the geriatric patient demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of the aging process.
• Comply with established procedures.
• Support and promote safety standards, identify risk situation and intervene appropriately.
• Ensuring that utility rooms are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Adhere to infection control policies and protocols, medication and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of universal precautions in dealing with potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Initiate and maintain confidentiality, privacy, and safety for all patients.
• Monitor CNAs' to ensure compliance with Hospital and HIPPA policies and procedures as they apply to privacy.
• Provide timely and accurate information to staff for the next shift.
• Monitor staff performance to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures regarding patient care.
• Conduct in-service trainings.
• May assist in administering the annual competency testing program.
• Coordinate MDS activities and reviews.
• Provide quality review reports.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary round/meetings to identify and resolve patient/family related issues that may affect the discharge outcome.
• Maintain the Compliance Matrix (DHS Survey Preparation) ensuring that all information is available.
• Schedule Care Plan conferences.
• Monitor all admissions to ensure compliance with established procedures and protocols and conducting follow-up reviews for QA purposes.
• Identify patient/family discharge needs and providing support services and/or referrals to support services and agencies as required.
• Order equipment for home use and initiating follow-up calls to monitor patient condition.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.