Overview
Provides quality service to the Residents.
Responsibilities
Performs venipuncture and intravenous insertion if IV certified.
Receives and communicates appropriate information to staff and keeps Unit Manager informed of changes, needs, complaints, etc.
Contributes to the MDS assessment through data collection and documentation.
Transcribes physicians orders according to procedure.
Refers ideas and concerns to the Unit Manager.
Administers medications, treatments and enteral feedings as prescribed by the physician.
Responds to emergencies involving Residents and/or the unit.
Confers on and assists with changes in section assignments and evaluation of workload and adjusts daily assignments as needed.
Clinically supervises LPN and CNA trainees during the orientation program.
Attends inservices and staff meetings as scheduled and assigns LPNs and CNAs as directed by the Unit Manager.
Participates in the Quality Assurance program by conducting audits and submitting results in writing to the Unit Manager.
Assists the Unit Manager in the implementation of new procedures.
Teaches residents and families based on identified needs of resident.
Provides educational support to LPNs and CNA's.
Assists colleagues on the assigned unit and within the facility
Performs other duties as required or directed.
Contacts physician, family, and pastoral care staff in the event of a Resident's serious illness and as needed.
Documents staff performance and forwards it to the Unit Manager as needed.
Clinically supervises LPN and CNA staff.
Assessment, care planning, evaluation of resident care.
Documents nursing care in the medical record (integrated progress notes, flow sheets).
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
License Requirements
New York State Registered Nurse License required.
CPR Certification required.