Description:

RN: Completes comprehensive
nursing assessment of all residents on admission and on an ongoing basis
according to state and federal regulations using the nursing process
(assessment, diagnosis, intervention and evaluation). Demonstrates competence
in clinical skills as identified on Competency Verification and Training
Checklist. Assures assigned residents receive ordered medication, treatments
and other procedures within defined time frames, utilizing appropriate
infection control procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with the therapeutic
effects and side effects of all medications administered. Obtains equipment /
supplies to provide care as needed. Assures procedures are followed for
pressure ulcers, dehydration, malnutrition, incontinence, pain and medication
administration. Accurately completes glucometer testing and control monitoring
according to procedure. Implements specific approaches to deal with behavior,
enhances residents’ mood state according to resident care plan. Assures
resident care for assigned residents is completed through reviewing
documentation and updating as necessary. Uses the EMR accurately. Documents
actions and notations for all resident condition changes according to policy
and procedure. Documents all actions taken related to admission, discharge,
transfers or death. Documents incidents or accidents in resident record and all
necessary forms (incident reports, etc.) Completes behavior documentation
according to policy and procedure. Completes seven-day observation tool.
Assists/participates in quality improvement process, including audits and
corrective procedures as assigned. May complete the assigned portions of the
MDS for Nursing and sign the MDS forms to signify completion of the process.
Assures physician’s orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely
manner. Makes rounds with physicians as assigned. Attends or obtains resident
report prior to beginning shift. Receives and shares information; observes and
reports residents’ conditions. Responds promptly to resident call lights.
Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Notifies
family on condition changes etc. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs /
symptoms of resident infections.

LPN: Assists with formulating a plan of
care for residents in pertinent area. Provides nursing care to residents
according to physician orders and regulations. Updates plan of care when
needed. Observes and documents observations and care given to residents. Uses
the EMR accurately. Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed.
Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions.
Responds promptly to resident call lights. Directs and assists with resident,
family/significant other education. Notifies family on condition changes etc.
Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in
adherence to regulations and guidelines. Uses standard precautions by using
personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes
hands between resident cares. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs /
symptoms of resident infections

Basic Responsibilities:

This position will be held accountable for
complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures
pertaining to his or her position and for fulfilling his or her obligations
under Corporate Compliance Program.

Other Duties:

Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.

Qualifications:

RN :

LPN: