Function as the lead nurse on their assigned shift.
Responsible for staff assignments and/or direction of duties, tasks or projects.
Provide professional and administrative leadership to staff
Accountability and oversight of staffing performance.
Coordinate nursing and medical or behavioral health care activities with all staff to ensure smooth and complete coordination of efforts during shared shift.
Supervisory responsibility for assigning staff according to education and ability.
Provide mentoring and training as needed.
Coordinate all care rendered to person(s) receiving services, including physician orders, diagnostic information, and ensuring consultations are ordered; documents medical and behavioral health information and nursing care.
Administer medications and maintain records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist in developing a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each person(s) receiving services' needs. Assist in updating and revising the plan of care as goals/objectives are met or when the person(s) receiving services' condition changes.
Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the person(s) receiving services and other care providers.
Consistently utilize universal precautions, environmental safety guidelines and applicable level system, as applicable.