Job Description

Summary of the position:

The licensed nurse provides health assistance and supervision to the residents of the Welty Home, including administration of medications, in accordance with orders from the physician or other lawfully authorized health care professionals, and within applicable WV State laws and rules. In addition, the licensed nurse may provide limited and intermittent nursing care and treatment to the residents, in accordance with applicable state regulations. The nurse assesses emergency situations, performs necessary first aid, and arranges for appropriate treatment. The nurse is responsible for all appropriate documentation for hours on duty. The nurse will also be the supervisor of the overnight staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispense medication, regularly scheduled and PRN, per physician orders; document appropriately. Assess the needs of residents who may be ill; make decisions regarding in-room meals. Communicate with residents, physicians, and families about health-related concerns. Take telephone orders and prepare written verification from for mailing. Check-in medication deliveries and prepare for dispensing according to policy. Monitor residents' condition, completing rounds as necessary. Document in nurses notes any change in status of health or welfare of resident. Carry beeper at all times, answer emergency calls immediately, assess the situation, perform necessary care and arrange for follow-up treatment as appropriate. Assist in keeping residents' medical files up-to-date; participate in quality assurance activities as directed. Communicate with Ward Clerk, re: medical appointments. Ensure safety of residents by making rounds according to schedule and considering resident's condition. Participate in resident assessment and development/monitoring of individual service plan Oder all medications, including mail order prescriptions Put new medication orders in the computer and on the MAR and review to make sure they are correct In charge of Fire Evacuation and Fire Drill and appropriate documentation for the Fire Marshal Call in replacement staff when there is a call off on day or afternoon shift when the call off is taken on midnight shift. Will be required to multi-task at times. Help the Personal Care Assistant when needed. Answer telephone as needed. Notify administrator of problems as appropriate
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person