Licensed Practical Nurse VA

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Reston, VA

Pay From : $28 per hour

MUST :

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Active State of VA Licensed Practical Nurse license

Vitals Experience

Blood and Urine Analysis experience

Medication Management Experience

DUTIES :

Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and medication aides in

accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Ensure staffing sheet and assignment is completed for the shift.

Participate in shift-to-shift report with the team.

Ensure controlled substances are counted and without discrepancies in accordance with

procedures.

Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as

requested.

Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.

Conduct nursing assessment(s) with resident and initiate responsive action.

Conduct resident medication reconciliation.

Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident s discharge plan.

Complete accident and incident reports, as necessary.

Complete and forward resident notifications to the appropriate departments as needed.

Maintain daily census.

Contact MD / NP / RP in response to resident needs or change of condition.

Receive and process telephone and verbal orders form prescribers.

Transcribe prescriber s orders to resident order sheets, MAR, TAR, care plans, etc. as

appropriate.

Provide leadership to nursing personnel on your unit / shift.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments inclusive of but not limited to

dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc. |

Process laboratory findings and reports in accordance with standards of care.

Consult with prescribers in response to resident presentations, treatment, rehabilitation,

etc.

Provide direct resident care as needed.

Obtain and process prescribed lab specimens as ordered.

Coordinate prescribed diagnostics for the resident. Quadrant is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .