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LPN Memory Care Part-time
Country Cottage of Montgomery

Medication Nurse (LPN) Part Time 4p-8p and Weekends| Montgomery Memory Care Assisted Living

Country Cottage of Montgomery Montgomery, AL
$23 - $26 / hour
Nights 4:00pm-8:00pm Med nurse $23 - $26 per hour Must have current LPN license Prepares, monitors, and administers medication to Residents at scheduled intervals Assist Residents diagnosed with diabetes at regular intervals Review all notes in the Resident Service Plans Binder, Resident Communication Logs, discussing all pertinent issues with Resident Assistant staff, Resident Services Director, and Executive Director Review Medication Administration Records for accuracy Review changes in the Resident Service Plans and CareSteps assessments Complete Comprehensive Assessments, Physical Self-Maintenance Screen, and Behavioral Screens for all Residents Responsible for notifying the Pharmacy upon Resident move-out (including death) or admittance to the Hospital so that Pharmacy can stop medications Create a new plan of care for any Resident returning to the Community from the Hospital Perform regular audits on all PRN and bulk item medications, ordering from pharmacy when needed Perform regular audits of the controlled medications and investigate any discrepancy File Residents files and Medication Checklist Update Resident Service Plans Binder Make medical appointments and schedule transportation for Residents, coordinating schedules with the Resident Services Director/Resident Services Coordinator to ensure there are no conflicts Maintains daily communication (both written and verbal) with Executive Director Familiar with gerontology and an overall view of health care delivery, including State regulations. Must have an overall “caring” attitude Excellent verbal and written communication, including listening skills Must have ability to supervise others Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire Valid driver’s license in the state of employment required We are a drug-free workplace, we do perform criminal background checks and random substance abuse testing
RN Memory Care Temporary
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care

Temporary Nurse RN $ 45 Hourly (90 day Tenure)

Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care North Riverside, IL
$45 / hour
Job description SUMMARY: The Temporary Nurse RN/LPN $45 Hourly (90 Day Tenure) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Temporary Nurse RN/LPN $45 Hourly (90 Day Tenure) Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures. Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician. Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. 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, etc., as required. Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. Provide IV & IV site care as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Registered Nurse with a current unencumbered state license. Licensed Practical Nurse with a current unencumbered state license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Current CPR Certification is required. Experience in Long Term Care is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical & physical examination. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. IND789 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Salary: From $45.00 per hour Physical Setting: Long term care Nursing home Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: