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Read Nurses Log Daily

Monitor Individuals daily for any change in health status

Administer medication at designated times

Review any Incident Reports, Medical Service Sheet, and Health Concerns Forms (in the nurses box daily at each Home)

Communicate with the Primary Care Nurse, QIDP and Residential Managers of any concerns.

Sign In/Out when going to each Home.

Assist Physician as needed

Medication:

Review physicians order sheet, note and transcribe orders.

Review MARS both for oral medications and creams and lotions.

Check the cycle meds against MARS and POS.

Order medication and new orders call: Omnicare Care @ 1-800-435-9555

For over the counter medications to be started the same day you can be picked up.

Update emergency medications periodically (make sure each Individual has 5 day supply).

Review and take the cycle meds to the Home before the end of the month, place in charts.

Review Medical Appointment Sheets for sedation

Weekly:

Daily documentation on MARS

Weekly Nursing Notes on each Individual health status

Check medical supplies

Make medical appointments (sign off, check for follow-up appointment in charts)

Use reinforcements and keep charts orderly

Monitor Acute Illnesses for resolution

Call in new orders and Prescriptions

Check adaptive equipment weekly (helmets, walkers, gait belts, wheelchairs etc.)

Monitor Bowel Charts for daily documentation

Check lab schedules and prepare the forms

Prepare referral slip for those who need specialty appointments

Follow up on lab results, x-ray, mammogram, etc. have Physician review them and file it in the medical book

Give weekend report to the Primary Care Nurse

Assist Physician and attend medical appointments as needed

Monthly:

Vital signs (monthly weights as scheduled)

Submit monthly supply orders to Primary Care Nurse

Send discontinued medications back to Nursing Office to be reviewed by DON

Put monthly medications in medication box and keep organized

Assist with in-service training for staff

Check for special treatment

Monitor Menstrual Charts for consistent documentation

Place MARS and Physician order sheet in RN box for signature and then file

Attend Monthly Nursing Meeting with DON and Primary Care NUrse

Meet with QIDP and/or Residential Managers, check medical appointments, follow-ups, labs, x-rays are done on time

Check creams and lotions for documentation/expiration/refill/re-order date

Check first aid supply including (PRN,Pepto-Bismol, Tylenol, Milk of Magnesia, etc.)

Documentation:

Write weekly nursing note for all People/Persons including weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature

Write readmission nursing notes for all readmitted People/Persons after hospitalization

Take temperature 1x daily for those on antibiotics as directed

Follow-up on discharge recommendations from ER

Candidates must possess the following qualifications: Valid District of Columbia LPN License Minimum one (1) year of experience as an LPN Must be able to lift weights of at least sixty (50) pounds Strong written and verbal communication in the English language Excellent organization skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Possess strong ability to think critically, make decisions, and maintain confidentiality Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

Candidates must provide proof of valid LPN license in DC and CPR and First Aid certifications. All candidates will be required to pass a drug test and Physical

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $29.99 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:

Geriatrics
Home Health
Primary Care
Psychiatry
Wound Care
Standard shift:

Day shift
Weekly schedule:

Monday to Friday
Rotating weekends
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)
CPR First Aid Certificate (Required)
DC LPN License (Required)
Work Location: In person