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AGENCY LPN at Integritus Healthcare in North Adams, MA
Mid LevelOn-siteContractNorth Adams, MA
Skills
medication administrationvital signs monitoringwound carepatient assessment documentationmedical chartinginfection control protocolscommunicationcollaborationattention to detailprofessionalismproblem solving
Job Description
- Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
- Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
- Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
- Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
- Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
- Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
- Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
- Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
- Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
- Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
- Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
- Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
- Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.
- Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse.
- All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values.