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RN
Crystal Cove Care Center in Newport Beach, CA
Type
Full-time, Part-time, Employee
Hours
AM, PM, NOC
Salary
Based on experience
Education
Current, active license as a Registered Nurse
Experience
Experience in long term geriatric nursing care and/or training in supervision preferred
Contact Information
Contact: Peachie Lazaro
Phone: 949-515-3930
Email: mlazaro@plum.com
Website: crystalcovecc.com
Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Accurately prepare, administer and document medications, tests upon which the administration of medications are
dependent, and perform treatments according to the physician%u2019s orders and as directed by the facility%u2019s policies and procedures
Record time spent performing individual treatments in accordance with ancillary services policy on the medication/treatment record
Assess the resident%u2019s response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse effects
Notify the physician of refusal of medication/treatments and/or non-compliance with treatment plan
Inform resident and family member of mediation/treatment plan and new orders with explanation of the type, purpose and potential side effects of the medication/treatment
Insure proper storage and security of drugs and biologicals in accordance with the facility%u2019s policies and procedures
Insure drug ordering and receiving policies and procedures are followed in accordance with the facility%u2019s policies and
procedures
Insure correct disposal of sharps
Keep medication cart and room neat, clean and medication correctly stored
Keep medication refrigerator clean, at correct temperature and items stored labeled and dated
Assist the Charge Nurse as required which includes but is not limited to assessment of residents on change of condition, notification of physician and families, admissions, discharges or transfers, weekly progress note
documentation, MDS assessment and care plans
Assist in orientation and training of new nursing personnel, as required
Practice, implement and supervise Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies and procedures
Practice, implement and supervise safety policies and procedures
Participate in Quality Assurance Program
React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations
Assist in teaching of resident, families, and personnel on specific procedures
Assist with physician rounds and orders, as required
Assist with monitoring and supervising of dining program and meal service as assigned
Respond to audit reports with prompt corrective action
Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
Updated on May 10, 2016