SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Reviews and maintains patient’s rights and responsibilities.
2. Prepares and passes medications and treatments on hours scheduled with appropriate charting of changes. Administers PRN’s and record with a note if results obtained.
3. The nurse in charge on all shifts must know the condition of all residents In his/her unit.
4. The licensed RN staff is responsible for supervising the Certified Nursing Assistants during the shift.
5. All new residents must have documented nursing histories and nursing assessments to include: vital signs, height, weight and an assessment of skin condition. Patient’s Rights will be signed and Residents will be given information on Advance Directives.
6. The nurse in charge is responsible for reporting changes in patient's conditions to medical provider if needed.
7. When accidents occur involving visitors or patients proper documentation will be completed according to facility policy.
8. If a patient’s condition changes for the worse, the licensed staff must document and contact the family.
9. Assist doctors if rounds are made and carry out new orders.