Licensed Practical Nurse

• Must meet all local health regulations.
• Must be able to write in a clear and legible manner.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Skilled at organizing various duties.
• Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally.
• Must display a willingness to continue to study, learn and implement continuously changing state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a role model of professionalism and teamwork.
• Communicate with residents, families and staff in a professional and tactful manner.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress.
• Physical requirements include: walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to alarms and sounds, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.

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Responsibilities

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• Assuring resident safety.
• Daily nursing operations of an assigned hall or unit.
• Perform nursing services for the comfort and well-being of the residents and in accordance with physician's orders.
• Assess assigned residents daily to determine status.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during rounds, as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications in the manner in which they are ordered.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observe residents' reactions to medications and treatment.
• Assess, record and report changes in residents' condition to supervisor and attending physician.
• Maintain residents' medical records by way of documentation, as required by applicable laws and organization standards.
• Assist in supervising and instructing CNAs, including assignment of daily work involving residents.
• Utilize available policies and procedures.
• Utilize proper infection control techniques.
• Assist with quality assurance functions as needed and requested.
• Report accurately to oncoming shift charge nurse regarding change in resident status and anything that needs follow-up.
• Provide input for CNA performance evaluations.
• Advise, counsel, and discipline CNAs as needed.
• Recommend staffing, equipment and supply needs to DON or designee.
• Complete treatment orders following proper infection control practices, as needed.
• Assist and complete skin audits as determined by supervisor as needed.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents and employees under your supervision.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective actions. Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations quickly and initiate immediate action.
• Communicate problems and needs with the DON or designee.
• Provide emergency care to residents when necessary.
• Perform basic nursing skills including but not limited to: orientation, in-service and nursing assistant education.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation meetings as required.
• Assess resident needs and provide input for the individualized resident care plan. Review and update care plans as necessary and assigned.
• These duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list and additional task may be assigned from time to time. The scope of this position may change as necessitated by business demands.'

'Work Remotely *No*

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.50 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Tahlequah, OK 74464 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

• Tahlequah, OK 74464: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person