Title: | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Gainesville, FL |
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ID: | 8332052 |
* Assess resident complaints and determineaction, notifying supervisor when necessary.
* Admitand transfer residents to and from other units or outside sources.
* Administeroral and/or injectable medication and controlled medications in accordance withfacility policy, and within their scope of practice as defined by Florida law.
* Observefor side effects or adverse effects to medication and report to assignedsupervisor, or further assessment and treatment.
* Preparepaperwork as required for consults within facility and outside appointments.
* Coordinateresidents’ appointments with unit staff to ensure medications are appropriatelytimed as need for resident movement to and from the unit.
* Provideemergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice as defined byfacility and Florida law and notifying supervisor for further assistance.
* Completeincident reports factually and objectively, within the appropriate time frameas defined by the facility.
* Completeprogress notes on resident care within the appropriate time frame as defined bythe facility.
* Advocatefor residents’ recovery and safety.
* Maintain appropriate and professionalbehavior during interactions with residents’, supervisors, and other staffmembers.
* Display professionalism throughoutemployment including, but not limited to, arriving to work on time, maintainingan accurate timesheet, and maintaining professional appearance as defined byfacility policy.