GENERAL SUMMARY: The Licensed nurse helps to fulfill the care requirements of our residents. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the nurse will work within their entire scope of practice. He/she will be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with standards of care established by the facility. • Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans. Manages/directs the plan of care by directly administering care or by directing and supervising nursing duties delegated to nursing assistants. • Checks and records vital signs on a regular basis following established policy or at own discretion if the need exists. • Assists with residents’ comfort. • Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care provided. • Reports significant observations to the nurse in charge/ designee and physicians. • Reports pertinent changes in condition to the physician and the resident/health care decision maker. • Participates in purposeful daily rounds. • Prepares and administers medications after appropriate orientation and instruction. • Maintains accurate medication records and observes residents for signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions. • Administers special treatments, procedures, dressing changes, irrigations and other procedures requiring special techniques based on her/his nursing education and scope of practice. • Collects specimens. • Accompanies physician on rounds when necessary; reviews physician’s orders, medications, and records to ensure prompt and accurate execution. • Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work space. • Monitors consistent application of Restorative Nursing Goals and Approaches and refers any necessary changes to the Charge Nurse for evaluation. • Answers resident call lights promptly. • May come in contact with blood and other infectious materials, follows Universal Precautions Directs and provides assistance, observes, and monitors the activities of Nursing Assistants. • Contributes to the evaluation of CNA performance as requested. • Assure that the HIPAA and Assignment of Benefits/Medical Treatment Consent forms have been signed upon resident’s admission and placed in the Admission Director’s mailbox for processing the next day. • Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, within the scope of her/his education and under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Empathy and compassion • Effective verbal and written communication • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Astute observation skills • Ability to follow set rules and protocols • Time management and organizational skills • Sense of responsibility • Desire to work with others • Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions • Ability to keep records and make reports • Ability to secure cooperation with residents • Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Must be 18 years of age or older LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification • Current Licensed Nurse in NJ