Registered Nurse or LPN -- Nursing Facility

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery of resident care through use of the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. 
• Directs and guides patient teaching, activities of the ancillary personnel, while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
• Assessment of physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates formal plan of care. Updates plan of care as needed.
• Intervenes with proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual needs.
• Implements medical plan through administration of medication and documenting appropriately.
• Functions within the limits of Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies/procedures.
• Administers medications and blood products as appropriate per the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies/procedures.
• Provides education as needed, including the use of community resources.
• Assists in discharge planning as indicated.
• Develops and maintains professional, courteous relationships with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Transports residents to other departments as needed.
• Assists and performs assignments as required.
• Keeps current on activities of the hospital/nursing facility through regular attendance of staff meetings, in-service training, and other educational programs as indicated.
• After receiving appropriate training, performs duties of ancillary departments as indicated:
• Respiratory Therapy – Mini-Neb Treatments, O2 set ups and maintenance, croup tent set up and maintenance, EKGs, and pulse oximetry.
• Physical Therapy – Whirlpool therapy, traction set up and maintenance.
• Participates in facility’s performance improvement initiatives as directed.
• Maintains KBN requirements for active licensure.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff as needed.
• Participates in committees and other activities that promote the organization’s mission and goals.
• Strives for excellence in resident care. As necessary, challenges and/or corrects errors of peers to ensure resident safety and well-being.

Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure
• BLS Certification