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POSITION PURPOSE:
Work with physicians, implementing orders for medications, treatments, and special tests. Supervise LPNs, LVNs, and CNAs, providing them support in order that they may provide total nursing care for residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Utilize the nursing process to assess resident care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care.
- Interview applicants, recommend hires; participate in counseling to the extent permitted by law.
- Initiate and lead team conferences to develop individualized nursing care plans; assess and document residents' condition and nursing needs; assign team members who have the capabilities and qualifications to meet residents' needs.
- Implement physicians' orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Ensure supplies are used economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
- Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
- Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents.
- Assist or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:
Must be skilled in directing, motivating, and training staff and able to work as a member of a team; able to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and all levels of the organization while maintaining confidentiality. Should be a graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing with a valid RN state license, and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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