Licensed Practical Nurse - Geriatrics
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Annapolis | |
 Feb 15, 2025 | |
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Geriatrics
Annapolis, MD Pay From: $30 per hour MUST: Must have 2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Geriatrics Must be an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse - Geriatrics Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with an active State of Maryland license At least 6 months of nursing experience long-term care preferred Experience working with EMR systems DUTIES: Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and medication aides in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Ensure staffing sheet and assignment is completed for the shift. Participate in shift-to-shift report with the team. Ensure controlled substances are counted and without discrepancies in accordance with procedures. Ensure nursing personnel comply with nursing procedures in the facility. Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Conduct nursing assessment(s) with resident and initiate responsive action. Conduct resident medication reconciliation. Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan. Complete accident and incident reports, as necessary. Complete and forward resident notifications to the appropriate departments as needed. Maintain daily census. Contact MD/NP/RP in response to resident needs or change of condition. Receive and process telephone and verbal orders form prescribers. Transcribe prescriber's orders to resident order sheets, MAR, TAR, care plans, etc. as appropriate. Provide leadership to nursing personnel on your unit/shift. Make daily rounds ensuring nursing personnel are performing work assignments in accordance with standards of care. Report concerns to supervisor. Administers prescribed medications and treatments inclusive of but not limited to dressings, catherization, suctioning, oxygen, etc. Process laboratory findings and reports in accordance with standards of care. Consult with prescribers in response to resident presentations, treatment, rehabilitation, etc.Provide direct resident care as needed. Obtain and process prescribed lab specimens as ordered. Coordinate prescribed diagnostics for the resident. Inform families and other contacts of the death of a resident. Ensures compliance with Infection Control standards. Maintain accurate and complete 24-hour report. Ensure adequate supply of PPE is readily available for personnel use. Ensure the unit/resident rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |