To provide nursing care to the residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with established facility protocol, local, state and federal regulations. To lead and/or direct CNAs in the delivery of direct resident care.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assess the overall status of the residents and document in the medical record.
2. Monitor the residents activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, local, state and federal regulations as well established facility protocol.
3. Coordinate, prepare for and assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
4. Communicate with residents, family members, other disciplines and health care professionals regarding the status of the resident.
5. Take and record vital signs.
6. Administer medications and treatments and document accordingly.
7. Schedule job assignments and duties for CNAs.
8. Take report at the beginning of the shift in order to receive an update on the residents under your care.
9. Be observant for changes in a resident ’s condition and notify the Supervisor (if applicable), physician and family.
10. Visit all residents at various times during your shift.
11. Supervise, and assist with the feeding of residents and administer the tube feedings.
12. Order medications from the pharmacy as indicated.
13. Carry out all physician orders including making out lab slips, x-ray requests, and MARs.
14. Provide routine nursing documentation as per established facility protocol.
15. Count controlled drugs at the beginning and end of the shift.

Educational/Licensure Requirements

Must be an L.P.N. currently licensed and in good standing with the Mississippi Board of Nursing or an acceptable Multi State License