This position is responsible for the daily provision of nursing care and services to assure each resident attains or maintains his/her highest practicable level of function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduate from accredited school of nursing.

· License in good standing with licensure board

· Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long term care setting preferred.

· Ability to follow direction with minimal oversight.

· Organizational skills.

· Knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.

· Knowledge of safety regulations.

· Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment.

· Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.

· Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.

· Meet all health requirements imposed by law.

· Basic data entry skills and the ability to type.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Direct and render nursing care to residents within assigned unit according to current standards of nursing practice, state, federal regulations and resident care plan.

· Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and other staff being supervised.

· Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.

· Order from pharmacy, prepare and administer treatments as ordered by physician.

· Visit all assigned residents at regular intervals during tour of duty.

· Supervise feeding of residents as necessary.

· Notify physician, resident or responsible party when residents’ conditions warrant.

· Perform administrative duties such as the documenting of: nurses notes, doctors orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, evaluations, studies, billing and other charge slips, miscellaneous forms, charts, resident assessments and care plans.

· Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional and comprehensive manner.

· Admit, transfer and discharge residents according to policy.

· Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ condition and document observations, assessments, notifications, interventions and outcomes.

· Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments such as; dressing changes, finger stick blood glucose readings, drawing of blood, catheter insertion/changes, IV insertion/removal, feeding tube insertion/removal, lab work, etc…

· Perform emergency procedures such as CPR/Heimlich Maneuver, and in the event of death, notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home.

· Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.

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