ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
On occasion may need to lift up to 40 lbs.
Available to provide direct resident care when needed.
Direct, evaluate, and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Review residents admitted and compare physician orders with each resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation of the physician’s plan of care.
Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents and to complete admission, transfer, and discharge documentation.
Assume a position on Nursing Management On-Call Rotation.
Make recommendation on documentation in the nursing record of residents, as necessary.
Assist the Director of Nursing in the investigation process for suspected abuse or neglect.
Assist/support the Director of Nursing with the counseling of employees.
Assist with interviews for RN’s, LPN’s and Nurse Aides if needed.
Assist in maintaining the Infection Control Manual
Assist with additional duties as needed and/or required in the absence of the DON and/or Management RN's.
Requisition supplies, as needed.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
Immediately report malfunctioning or unsafe, or suspected malfunctioning or unsafe, equipment or conditions Attend and/or instruct required in-services.
Attend and/or conduct required meetings.
Other duties Depending on area of interest and knowledge.
Other duties as may be assigned.
