Shire Jobs

Under the direction of a nurse, provide direct nursing care and prepare and administer oral, nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, topical, and/or other medications according to applicable state and federal regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment Ensure that medications are administered in a timely manner and if there must be a delay, document explanations for delays as necessary Document administration of medications and other tasks in accordance with organization policies and procedures Follow appropriate infection control practices Keep medication cart clean, organized, stocked, and secured as directed Use medication cart and administer medication as directed and in accordance with organization policies and procedures Perform resident care duties as assigned by charge nurse, including but not limited to transporting and transferring, restocking resident room, changing linen, properly positioning resident, bathing, assisting with bowel and bladder needs, assisting with dressing, assisting with eating and hydration, taking vital signs, and caring for resident as needed or directed Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physicians orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse Provide care in a professional/courteous manner by ensuring the resident is approached in a kind, gentle and friendly manner Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld Have knowledge of and utilize the facilitys written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation to the Administrator Ensure that departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off, or the password protected automatic screensaver activates within established facility policy guidelines Ensure to refrain from disclosing assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Ensure not disclose resident protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system Background requirement: Must pass background check. Convictions considered on a case by case basis.