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Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include providing routine care, general observation of client's health status, assists the RN and physician in treatments and communicating with clients and their families/guardians. Reports changes in condition and/or additional client needs to supervisor.

* Communicates health/nursing needs and/or recommendations to RN supervisor
* Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed.
* Assists in medical/health appointments as needed
* Ensures the provision of nursing/health services under the direction of the RN and as ordered by the physician, provides direct care as outlined in the Service Plan/Nursing Care Plan
* Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc. Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician
* Reports pertinent information and changes in individual health status to attending physician/health professionals and to the Team as needed in a timely manner
* Ensures the provision of needed adaptive equipment
* Medication Administration:
* Administers medications, verifying the correct medications are administered (per the six "rights" of medication administration), and that client's response to medications is noted and documented along with any noted side effects
* Works closely with home/facility/pharmacy staff in consulting on psychotropic medications, side effects, and medication reviews
* Orders, reviews, monitors, and discontinues medications as ordered by physician. Dispose of unused medication per policy
* Assures that monthly Medication Administration Records (MAR's) are accurately transcribed in each individual's record

(Full Time / $18.27 hourly / Brownwood, TX)