Major Duties and Responsibilities

Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance

with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.

Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.

Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.

Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and

documenting accordingly.

Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.

Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.

Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documen...