Salary Range $24.00 Hourly

The licensed nurse provides health assistance and supervision to the residents of the Welty Home, including administration of medications, in accordance with orders from the physician or other lawfully authorized health care professionals, and within applicable WV State laws and rules. In addition, the licensed nurse may provide limited and intermittent nursing care and treatment to the residents, in accordance with applicable state regulations. The nurse assesses emergency situations, performs necessary first aid, and arranges for appropriate treatment. The nurse is responsible for all appropriate documentation for hours on duty.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispense medication, regularly scheduled and PRN, per physician orders; document appropriately.

Assess the needs of residents who may be ill; make decisions regarding in-room meals.

Check plates after meals to note if any residents are not eating well.

Communicate with residents, physicians, and families about health-related concerns.

Take telephone orders and prepare written verification from for mailing.

Check-in medication deliveries and prepare for dispensing according to policy.

Monitor residents' condition, completing rounds as necessary.

Document in nurses notes any change in status of health or welfare of resident.

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