Registered Practical Nurse Part-time Job

• Count Narcotics with night registered staff. Shift report at the nursing station. Do initial rounds on the unit.
• Review PSW assignment (Assign fire runner) and participate in fire drills. Participate in fire drills and debrief after fire drills monthly.
• Check the daily planner/ communication book for any resident appointments,  any requests or needing follow-up
• Check and document vaccine, specimen, Medication, and water temperature if no RN is present in the unit.
• Distribute iPad and other supplies to PSW, with signage, and upon return  Ensure all PSW wear name tags.
• Communicate with PSW and plan if any lab specimens are needed to collect, such as urine specimens.
• From the 1st-7th day of each month, remind PSW to weigh residents during their bath days
• From the 8th-10th of each month, check the weight list to see residents who needs to be re-weighed
• Complete medication administration and treatment administration.
• Check blood sugar and administer insulin as per e-mar. Observe for any adverse reaction and effectiveness.
• Supervise dining room at breakfast and lunch. Assist with feeding. Do not administer medication in the dining room without an order.
• Complete hydration assessment for residents reported to have decrease fluid intake, send dietary  referral if necessary
• Attend all care plan meetings and IDTC (Ensure primary PSW attends the IDTC), admission /re-admission, and initiate PSW tasks in POC, Complete medication reconciliation, admission noted and all assessments. Ensure a 24-hour care plan is initiated.
• For any new admission, complete progress notes and vital signs for the first 72 hours. Complete other admission assessments as necessary.
• Verify POC documentation during and at the end of the shift and clear the dashboard alerts after interventions are complete and documented in progress notes.
• During MD days, prepare problem list/update if necessary. Assist MD with rounds
• Process physician orders and quarterly med review that needs follow-up and second signatures.
• Complete weekly skin and wound assessment and treatment.
• Complete the 24hr infection control surveillance sheet for any resident with symptoms of any infectious disease. Ensure PPE and signage are in place and notify family, ICP/DOC, or manager on call.
• Complete 24hr unit report/ census. 
• Keep bath and weight schedule updated
• Complete performance appraisals for PSW, Orientate, mentor and train new staff, including PSW, Complete all education online and attend in-services.
• Collecting data for indicators (e.g., infection, restraints etc.)
• Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s policy/procedures/LTCHA legislative, and CNO standards.
• Follow up with families/residents/staff on any arising issues, address any concerns
• Report any resident/family /staff concerns to the RN Supervisor/CC/DOC
• Obtain report from PSW  and complete all documentation in PCC
• Re-stock medication and treatment carts for the incoming shift  
• Give Shift report (24 hours report must be given during shift report ) with evening staff. Count narcotics with evening staff.

 

 

Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or delegate. Ensure compliance with Extendicare’s policy/procedures, LTCHA, OHS legislative, CNO standards and as per job guidelines.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes.