Nursing position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments, taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities, observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors, and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. Communicates with doctors, patients, and families, and educates patients on care. May provide transport and/or escort to offsite appointments and application of restraints when necessary. Mentors and delegates work to CNAs. The following are common duties which include but are not limited to: Recording the patients history Giving medication as prescribed by the physician Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas Giving injections of medications Providing immunizations Entering information into computer systems Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions Providing oversight to Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) Monitoring fluid/food intake and output Moving patients safely Observing patient reactions to medications Observing patient mental health status Providing emotional support Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing Observing of patients for skin breakdown Requires a Certificate from an Approved School of Nursing, Licensure as an LPN and 0-4 years of experience. recblid uuiyf7ljnz1vlbs6sc0py1hswh6tve
Professional position accountable for planning, directing and coordinating complex recreation-based or music-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries or illnesses. Accountable for assessing patients, performing treatment planning, facilitating activities, using and maintaining therapy equipment, and maintaining documentation. Incumbents direct and participate in recreational activities for residents at state facilities and in programs for the rehabilitation or restoration of the mentally and physically ill patients and residents. Jobs in this family utilize recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illnesses, injuries, or disabling conditions. Typical functions: The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: Observe and report on client behavior. Conduct planned client activities in recreational, music, and related therapy areas. Assume responsibility for the personal needs and safety of the clients while in the activity area or during activity programs. The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from assisting with therapeutic services work to professional administrative/managerial work. recblid ce49kyauy248jvs2v55y5x3plf525w
