GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Plans, coordinates, and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Complies with federal, state, and local standards for facility operation. Incorporates the Generation’s mission, vision, and values in the daily work and interactions with others.

SCOPE OF JOB TASKS :

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

· Review of physician orders weekly and quarterly.

· Review medication administration records and identifies any consistent discrepancies to management.

· Reviews psychotropic medications and performs assessments for appropriateness as needed.

· Performs nursing assessment/evaluations as requested by management.

· Performs clinical assessment of resident to include identification of wellness potential and appropriate referral as directed by management.

· Is aware of emergency procedures and can carry them out appropriately.

· Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practices.

· Consistently receptive to approaches and or/observations by staff, residents, and families.

· Promote effective inter/ intra departmental communication. All written/ oral communications need to be professional, tactful, respectful and convey a positive attitude.

· May be responsible for the teaching of medication administration.

· May maintain Tuberculin test records on all residents and staff.

JOB SPECIFICATION :

Education:

• Valid LPN license in the state employed and in good standing.
• Valid CPR certification
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

Work Experience:

· Must have experience in the delivery of health services. Needs to have worked with personnel in a supervisory capacity and be able to demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

· Willingness to work with the elderly.