Staff Nurse

21 hours ago


Southaven, United States DESOTO HEALTHCARE, INC. Full time
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Seeking LPN Staff Nurses: 7a-7p and 7p-7a rotating weekend. Full time and PRN positions available

Full time 12 hour shifts are guaranteed 8 hours of over time each pay period.

Competitive Salary (RECENT INCREASE IN BASE PAY) and benefits package:

  • Major medical insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Voluntary and Company paid life insurance
  • Short term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan


*RNs - See Supervisor Posting

Job Description

To provide nursing care to the residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with established facility protocol, local, state and federal regulations. To lead and/or direct CNAs in the delivery of direct resident care.

Accountability

Administrator, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assess the overall status of the residents and document in the medical record
  2. Monitor the residents activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, local, state and federal regulations as well established facility protocol
  3. Coordinate, prepare for and assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges
  4. Communicate with residents, family members, other disciplines and health care professionals regarding the status of the resident
  5. Take and record vital signs
  6. Administer medications and treatments and document accordingly
  7. Schedule job assignments and duties for CNAs
  8. Take report at the beginning of the shift in order to receive an update on the residents under your care
  9. Be observant for changes in a resident 's condition and notify the Supervisor (if applicable), physician and family
  10. Visit all residents at various times during your tour of duty
  11. Supervise, and assist with the feeding of residents and administer the tube feedings
  12. Order medications from the pharmacy as indicated
  13. Carry out all physician orders including making out lab slips, x-ray requests and MARs
  14. Provide routine nursing documentation as per established facility protocol
  15. Prepare resi dents for going on pass
  16. Answer the telephone properly
  17. Complete Incident/Accident Reports on all residents, employees and visitors as the need arises
  18. Leave the nurse's station and medication cart clean and well stocked for the on-corning shift
  19. Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift
  20. Report occupational exposure in accordance with established facility protocol
  21. Be knowledgeable about and promote resident rights
  22. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly
  23. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may live
  24. Check the Twenty Four Hour Report daily in order to be aware of changes in the residents condition and/or plan of treatment
  25. Assist with 1YIDS+ and Total Care Plan meetings as indicated
  26. Any other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Nursing
  27. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority

Educational/Licensure Requirements

Must be an L.P.N. or R.N. currently licensed and in good standing with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

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