Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
- To recognize out of the ordinary circumstances such as sickness and injury and know the appropriate steps to follow. To help ensure the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the clients.
- Nursing services include taking medication orders and the administration of medications; charting and medical record keeping; infection control monitoring and assuring that needs are met in a timely manner; working with the staff nutritionist to meet patients dietary needs; communicating with case managers or adults in charge of the patients physical health; assisting with injuries and accidents; and consultation with direct care staff.
Pay Differentials :
$3 / hr-Night$2 / hr-WeekendEducation :
One year certificate from an accredited college or technical schoolExperience :
Three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certification / Licensure :
At least 21 years oldValid Drivers LicenseValid Auto InsuranceLicensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of KansasJob Duties / Responsibilities :
Completes nursing health assessment on all patients at admission within 72 hours after admission to residential services.Completes daily assessment and vital signs per policy.Complete bed management and / or room changes and communicate to the treatment teamAttend treatment team as indicatedEnsures proper medications are available for the patient during the stay at CamberReviews all doctor’s orders in time to receive new medication and / or implement orders before leaving shiftNotifies the pharmacy in a timely and accurate manner of new ordersTranscribes doctor’s orders from previous shift if necessaryCollects specimens for labs per doctor’s ordersAccurately receives and transcribes doctor’s ordersNotifies proper individuals concerning patient’s statusDispenses medication, including narcotics, monitors medication passes as neededCamber nursing applies first aid to patients and staff when necessaryTakes verbal order from community physicians when appropriate and calls a Camber physician for approvalObtains approval from the Camber doctors to continue medication that the patient had when admittedCommunicates in turnover any and all patient’s medical concerns and problemsAssists the unit staff, when possible, with the scheduling of outside doctor appointments, when referred by a Camber doctorNursing reviews MAR’s for accurate medication passing and documentation, along with any special orders being addressed through documentationAccurately monitors and documents on MAR’sChecks for accuracy of new medication and renewed medicationMonitors all allergies of patients and reactions to new medications for adverse reactionAssist the doctor during clinical hoursWhen nursing input is requested, the nurse will document a follow up on variances and critical variancesCommunicates with dietary any new or changes in client diets, also reports any allergies of a patient to dietaryAdministers all PRN psychotropic medications under the direct order of a doctorNonmedical staff are not allowed to dictate when PRN’s are givenObtains consent for immunizations, PPD’s, and allergy shots needed for outside providersNursing will review all immunization records for up-to-date immunizations, then report any immunizations that are behind to the doctorEnsure that patients have proper medications available at school, with the proper consents signed. Notify the school immediately when the doctor has changed any medicationReports to the Nursing Supervisor of any reportable infections disease and completes Infection Control Forms as neededDemonstrate proper usage of the EKG and glucometer machinesDemonstrates competency in waived testingAssist with patient / parent teaching as neededWhen nursing is available, properly packs all medications for passes and discharges or reviews pass sheets / medicationsProperly reports any abuse / neglect of a patientPull medications that are discontinuedReport major disabling, or life threatening illness or injury to the Nurse Manager or designeeChecks for accuracy of new medication and renewed medicationCommunicate any medical / psychiatric concerns of a patient with the treatment team and receive physician order as needed from the appropriate physician and carry out any orders, protecting the patient, to ensure well beingConduct hygiene / educational groupsAssists in staff training as neededJoin us :
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