Job Abstract

Ensures delivery of nursing services to residents according to professionally recognized using practices.

Monitors nursing care for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company care performance standards

Ensures that all associate hours on time cards and weekly hours report

Completes nursing schedules for proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget guidelines

Assigns weekly blood pressure and weights to rotating shifts

Monitors staff in administration of medication, to include frequent audits of medication sheets

Assists the Medication Technicians in medication management, including administration of medications to residents, ordering medication from pharmacy and maintaining records as dictated in policies and procedures manual

Ensures that medications are properly stored, medication carts / cupboards are cleaned and medication room is organized according to standards

Observes residents health status. Takes actions to address concerns within scope of practice and reports all significant changes, reactions to medications and treatment or significant incidents to nurse and/or attending physician immediately 2

Regularly reviews capabilities or resident who self-administers medications

Conducts pre-admission screening of prospective new residents when assigned by supervisor and updates ever six (6) months or as needed. Ensures that all required documentation, including service plans and nursing assessments is completed

Performs ongoing assessments of resident physical and psychosocial needs and coordinates with nurse to assure quality proactive care

Communicates to families regarding resident’s personal needs and achievements. Reminds families or need for scheduled physician, dental, or eye care appointments

Assists in organizing and developing service plan reviews as required, with appropriate resident care team members and resident families

Explains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation and understanding

Observes residents, records significant reactions, and notifies resident director, physician, and pharmacist of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents

Responds promptly to all emergency calls from residents, including residents residing in independent section of residence

Performs daily and monthly safety and infection control checks of the home and grounds, assisting the resident director for resident health and safety purposes

Coordinates monthly staff schedules, arranges replacement staffing when necessary and maintains clear records of all changes, requests and irregularities

Ensures that in-house ancillary medical services such as podiatrist, doctor visits, psych visits, labs, x-ray, ambulance, etc. are scheduled and followed through.

Participates in the maintenance of resident records including review of documentation performed by resident assistants, monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident and thinning records appropriately

Participates in department quality improvement activities, to include completion of quality assurance surveys as assigned by residence director

Shares on-call duties as required

Participates in community functions including family socials and open houses Communicates with community professionals

Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries as reported by associates

Attends required community meetings and completes required reports in a neat and timely manner.

The ability to work in a safe and alert manner

The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents

Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently