Position Summary : Position Summary
Position Summary
Provides and documents individualized resident care to include resident evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and resident safety under the supervision of the RN.
Responsibilities :
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of resident care / unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding the resident's condition to the MD and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintains a safe and caring environment for both resident and family.
- Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in facility policy, procedure, and equipment.
- Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, resident rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the resident served on the assigned unit.
- Demonstrates the ability to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to
- identify each resident's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's / area's / department's policies and procedures.
- Supervises and delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications.
- Collaborate with IDT regarding care plan updates as well as meetings held with patients and families.
- Completion of chart audits upon request from nursing leadership.
- Participation of Orlando Health leadership courses as assigned.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications : Education / Training
Education / Training
Graduate from LPN program or Board recognized nursing equivalency.
Licensure / Certification
- Maintains current Florida LPN license renewed every two years.
- Maintains current BLS certification.
19 days ago