LPN UNIT MANAGER - DAY SHIFT

Company: AHC Cumberland LLC
Location: Ashland City
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

LPN Unit Manager - Day Shift Join our Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Unit Manager! Full-Time, Day Shift Position Available. Purpose of Position:
To direct the day-to-day functions of the Aides/Orderlies and nursing staff, as well as give direct nursing care to patients. This position is also responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of education programs for facility staff in accordance with current existing federal, state and local standards, and established policies and procedures of the facility. Description of Required Duties and Tasks:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing aides and nursing staff.
• Give direct nursing care to patients.
• Visit all assigned patients at regular intervals during tour of duty.
• Supervise feeding of patients as necessary.
• Notify physician when patient's condition warrants.
• Perform administrative duties, such as documenting of:
  • Nurses' notes
  • Doctors' orders
  • Discharge plans
  • Dietary changes
  • Reports
  • Admit, transfer and discharge patients according to policy.
  • Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
  • Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician. Required Skills:
    Update daily census report and submit as required. Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes. Inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc. Assist in updates of written policies and procedures of routine nursing care. Experience
    Preferred
    • 1 year(s): Nurse Supervisory Experience
    • 2 year(s): years experience working in a hospital, long term care facility or other health care institution, with experience implementing total patient care and care planning. Education
      Preferred
      • Associates or better Licenses & Certifications
        Required
        • Registered Nurse

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