Registered Nurse
On-site · Salem, Ohio, United States
Salem, Ohio, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelLicense Or CertificationUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
License Or Certification
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Provide and document medication administration for residents, monitor drug therapy, identify changes in condition, notify physicians, and perform emergency care in the absence of a physician; maintain EMAR documentation and assessments per facility policy.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
- Administer medications as ordered on the Electronic Medication Administration Record in an accurate and timely manner.
- Monitor residents for drug effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
- Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
- Notify physician of changes in residents' condition, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal lab/X-ray results and any other unusual observations.
- Document physician notifications and follow up according to facility policy.
- Complete and document comprehensive assessments of residents needs related to medication administration as assigned.
- Identify resident problems and emergency situation and initiate emergency care and "life-saving" measures in the absence of a physician.
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