Liberty Health and Rehab ยท 16 hours ago
SUPPORT NURSE - LPN - SUMMERSTONE
Kernersville, North Carolina
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLiberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking a Support Nurse - LPN to assist in providing the best patient care possible. The role involves supporting nursing personnel, delegating duties, and ensuring compliance with care regulations while monitoring patient health and assisting with emergencies.
Health CareMedicalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Assist in assuring the best patient care possible by assisting nursing personnel (including charge nurse and Director of Nursing) on a specified unit during their assigned work hours
May be required to take call for staffing coverage
Assist in providing resident care, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Delegates duties to non-licensed nursing personnel and monitoring performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and assists in preparation of a work schedule as needed
Assist in Quality Assurance data collection for analysis and corrective action implementation by the Quality Assurance Nurse
Assist with infection control for unit
Adheres to all regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control and Standard Precaution
Assist with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions to the unit. Assist with assuring the initial nursing assessment is completed
Completed assigned resident assessments as assigned by MDS Nurse or Director of Nursing
Attends Nurse Department meetings as scheduled
Assist with monitoring and measuring decubiti weekly and completing integument watch assessment forms accurately and works with other departments to implement needs for the unit and needs of patients on the unit
Reports any possible performance issues by employees within the facility to the RN for determination if disciplinary action is required. May be asked by the RN to send an employee home for the remainder of the shift if the RN determines that further investigation is needed. May document the performance concern on the appropriate form for review and use by the RN in the disciplinary process
Assist with lab request as ordered per facility policy using appropriate techniques. Responsible for reposting lab work as ordered on unit, reviewing results and notifying attending MD per established policies, protocols, and physician orders
Assist with emergencies arising while on duty. Performs CPR if needed. Assist with emergencies on other units if needed
Assist with notifying attending MD of any change or illness of patients in the unit. Notifies attending physician of emergencies and death of patients in the unit. Implement order of changes in orders as instructed or ordered by MD
Assist with other general duties which include rounds with doctors; checking MD orders, including update of orders; verification of completeness of nursing summaries timely and verification that all nursing records are complete and timely
May be asked to provide hall coverage as needed
Assist with coordinating the health care team including the rehab aides duties and assignments
Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing in accordance to NC Board Of Nursing Practice Acts
Qualification
Required
Must be a high school graduate
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduated from an accredited School of Nursing, with a current, valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina and submit proof of license renewal
Must provide quality-nursing care to patients, follow doctor's orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing
Must be CPR certified yearly and attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required
Must have ability to make decisions regarding nursing and unit problems realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients and/or staff
Must be able to work well under pressure, problem solve, and perform various jobs
Must read, know and follow personnel, department and facility policies and procedures and adhere to local, state and federal requirements
Must be able to maneuver medication carts, treatment carts and other nursing equipment
Company
Liberty Health and Rehab
Liberty Health and Rehab is a dynamic healthcare provider, offering 41 rehabilitation and skilled nursing communities across North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Founded in 1875Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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