ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Exhibits knowledge and proper application of established policies and procedures.
• Provides information for the development of nursing care plans.
• Observes and monitors residents’ health status and communicates significant findings to the registered nurse.
• Safely performs therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures/treatments under the direction of the RN.
• Follows established care plan.
• Participates in quality assurance programs and infection prevention as required.
• Under the direction of the RN, assists with supervision of non-professional nursing staff.
• Is familiar with all medication policies and procedures; administers medications per policy and procedure; reorders medications per the pharmacy procedures.
• Exhibits knowledge of desired/undesired effects of administered medications.
• Observes residents for reaction to medications; reporting and documenting effectiveness.
• Follows established documentation procedures.
• Completes exception reports, bowel records at the end of shift; hands off any pending issues.
• Is familiar with documentation requirements specific to MDS and resident needs.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner. Monitors usage regularly.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the RN in a timely manner.
• Documents all incidents/accidents per policy.
• Is familiar with established emergency procedures.
• Responds to resident needs in a timely fashion.
• Refers issues/problems to Nurse Manager/supervisor or designee.
• Assists with orientation of new nurses on the unit.
• Reports off to other team leader or Nurse Manager/supervisor or designee when leaving the unit.
• Ensures residents get to scheduled activities/therapy on time.
• Floats to aid with staffing needs within the nursing department as needed.
• Follows dress code per facility policies.
• Provides assistant to co-workers as needed.
• Answers call lights/unit phone in unit secretary’s absence.