Long term care night nurse

Is responsible for providing direct and indirect total nursing care of residents during the assigned shift of work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assigns directs and supervises resident care. Addresses resident needs and concerns as it occurs and enters a nurse s note in their chart. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians. Reports changes occurring with residents or personnel to the Director of Nursing Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Resident Care Coordinator. Keeps physician and families informed about residents status as needed. Promote teamwork between staff members shifts and other departments. Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner. May work all shifts or Treatment Nurse as need arises. When an LPN and RN are concurrently working the same shift the RN will assume the role of Charge Nurse and the LPN will report to the RN. Attends meetings and educational sessions as directed. Regular attendance and punctuality. Performs all other duties as assigned. Responsible for the direction and supervision of CNAs/splits performing resident care and ensuring tasks are completed. Document nurses notes for acute illness doctor visits when going out on pass and return. Notify MDPOA in a timely manner with updates/changes/new orders. Performs other duties as assigned.

Shift: 6P to 6A at times a day shift in front of nights for OT

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Floor Nurse Long Term Care (LTC) LPN

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